Procurement Officer
AU
About the Company
Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) provides quality water and wastewater services to 54 towns in North Central Victoria. Our purpose is to support healthy and prosperous communities.
We are seeking a Procurement Officer to join our Procurement team in a role that provides operational procurement support across the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys working collaboratively across a business, coordinating procurement activities, supporting compliance and governance requirements and contributing to improvement initiatives that deliver value for money outcomes.
About your new role...
Reporting to the Manager - Procurement, you will play a key role coordinating procurement functions such as quotation and tender processes, providing procurement advice to employees and administering contract and supplier information while ensuring probity is upheld and there is accountability and transparency in GVWs procurement activities.
In this position you will:
- Provide first line procurement advice and coordinate quotation and tender processes across this organisation.
- Process purchasing activities, including requisitions, purchase orders and supplier administration.
- Maintain contract, supplier and procurement records, ensuring compliance with GVW policies and procedures.
- Liaise internal stakeholders and suppliers to support procurement activities and resolve purchasing related matters.
- Assist with procurement reporting, planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide administrative and back up support to the Stores and Inventory Officer as required.
About you...
We're looking for someone with:
- Certificate IV or above in Procurement, Business or a related field; or a lessor qualification with a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.
- Experience in purchasing, procurement administration, tender coordination and contract administration.
- Sound understanding of probity, accountability, transparency and value for money principles within procurement activities.
- Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide practical advice and build practical working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with ERP, purchasing or e-procurement systems.
- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety and a collaborative, team-focused approach.
Applicants must hold a current driver’s licence, and be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident or hold a visa permitting work in Australia.
Where you'll be working...
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What you'll get...
You will have the opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive organisation with strong ties to our regional community.
- Classification GVW3: $82,541 - $100,700 plus superannuation (starting salary point is negotiable dependent upon relevant qualifications, skills, and experience demonstrated)
- Full-time position with the opportunity to discuss flexible working options
- 12 Rostered Day’s Off (RDO’s) per year
- Shepparton based - regional lifestyle benefits.
- Opportunity to make a difference to the team and wider organisation and contribute to the ongoing liveability and prosperity of the region you live in.
- An organisation committed to OHS and safe working practices and the wellbeing of its staff including flu vaccinations, skin checks and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supportive team culture
- Aligned with Community Connect Program - showcasing our region and supporting professionals to settle into town and become part of the community.
- Encouragement and support to pursue professional growth and development opportunities.
- Annual performance reviews that encourage, recognise and reward performance.
- Flexible, diverse, and inclusive workplace
For further information on this position, you are encouraged to contact Mon Chalker, Procurement Coordinator, on 0499 115 360
Applications close 11.59pm Friday 20 November 2026
Interested?
Please apply via our online portal, clicking the blue "apply" button below
*Please note, when you click the apply button you will be taken to the online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment related questions. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and address key selection criteria when prompted
Goulburn Valley Water is an equal opportunity employer valuing all people, diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
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