"Procurement Coordinator"

Job Description:

• Bring together strategic thinking and practical know-how in a collaborative, service-oriented environment that values continuous improvement and meaningful stakeholder engagement.
• UC Level 7, Salary Range $100,838 pa - $109,243 pa plus 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

About us:

University of Canberra’s vision is that “Together we work to empower, connect and share knowledge with our people, cultures and places.” UC is engrained in the local community and we aim to challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. The University of Canberra has been ranked in the top 7 universities in the world for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings 2024).

About the role:

We’re looking for a Procurement Coordinator to manage the full procurement lifecycle—from understanding needs and running tenders to executing contracts and building strong supplier relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys making a meaningful impact through thoughtful decision-making and collaboration.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide professional procurement and contract management advice to internal stakeholders
• Support the creation of effective tenders, evaluate responses, and implement supplier agreements that add value and minimise risk
• Manage procurement activities from initiation to execution
• Collaborate across the University to maximise stakeholder engagement and expertise
• Develop training and communications to build procurement capability and consistency
• Maintain the procurement intranet and shared mailboxes, ensuring timely responses
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Research procurement trends and lead process improvement initiatives

About you:

• Demonstrated experience in procurement and contract management
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and value creation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to enforce procurement policies while maintaining a service-oriented approach
• Experience with procurement platforms is an advantage

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements and Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

University of Canberra is a values based organisation and sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility:

Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission. The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your resume along with a one-page cover letter that addresses the primary responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to carefully align your resume with the requirements outlined in the Position Description. This will help us clearly understand how your skills and experience connect with the role and what you can bring to the team. If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time. For job specific information: please email queries to Bec Cavenagh at tenders.procurement@canberra.edu.au. For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us. Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 7 September 2025