Procurement Officer

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training (VET) provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. Our award-winning training is delivered on campus, online, and in the workplace to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies. 

By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be part of a highly experienced workforce that is closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.

Your Opportunity

As the Procurement Officer you will be responsible for:

• Provide professional advice on procurement best practice and undertake the procurement process for a diverse range of goods and/or services for clients, including information technology.

This position reports to the Procurement Team Leader.

This is a Permanent, Full-Time opportunity, unless otherwise determined.

The position will be based at a TAFE Queensland campus and can be negotiated.  

Key Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services effectively and efficiently within the bounds of the Queensland Procurement Policy and TAFE Queensland Procurement and Purchasing Policy, Procedure, Framework and associated templates, with a regard to cost effectiveness, timeliness, quality, fairness and compliance with specifications and with an emphasis on client satisfaction.
• Assist with procurement planning, including supplier research, market analysis, risk analysis and strategy development.
• Development and structuring of requests for quote and invitations to offer, evaluation criteria and administering the offer process, including the evaluation documentation, negotiation and drafting of contracts and contract management.
• Assist with the development of purchasing practices, guidelines and work instructions to align with agencies strategic and operational planning. 
• Exercise a purchasing delegation in accordance with the prescribed delegation, rules and accountabilities for this position. 
• Undertake forward procurement planning, including spend analysis and client meetings to gather information.
• Assist with the development of contract management documentation and advice to ensure contract owners effectively manage supplier performance and contract value. 
• Monitor, analyse and undertake regular audits of all Purchasing methods to ensure efficient practices and compliance with Departmental and State Purchasing Policies
• Provide accurate and timely advice and assistance to clients in relation to all aspects of the procurement and purchasing process.
• Investigate and initiate improvements in purchasing methodologies to minimise cost and maximise efficiencies, and improvement in business processes and practices.
• Provide high level support to the Procurement Team Leader and provide support within the Procurement Team.
• Undertake research and development on matters relating to business functions, ensuring day to day activities align with business operations.
• Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the values of Safety First, Working Together, Focusing on our Customer, Taking Responsibility and Showing Initiative.

How you will be assessed

The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

1. Demonstrated ability to successfully plan and deliver end-to-end procurement processes, including Invitations to Offer (ITO), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), evaluation, award, and contract development. This includes procuring from standing offer arrangements or panels across a broad range of industries and product types.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, including analysing work practices and systems, providing on the job training and contributing to the development of staff.
3. Well-developed communication, consultation, liaison and interpersonal skills with the ability build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, stakeholders, staff and management and to provide advice to the same in relation to the purchase of goods and services, the requirements of the Queensland Purchasing Policy and TAFE Queensland Procurement and Purchasing Policy, Procedure, Framework and associated templates.
4. Proven skills in the use of various computer software including word processing, spread sheeting, databases and financial management systems, preferably within the context of a purchasing function.
5. Displays the initiative, attitude and ability to thrive within a dynamic, challenging and changing environment.

Highly Desirable Requirements

• Queensland Government Procurement Certification Level 2 (Intermediate) and Level 3 Diploma in Procurement and Contracting or other comparable local, state or federal government certification. 
• Previous experience in Queensland State Government in a Procurement role.
• Experience with Technology One software products.  

How to apply

If you’re interested in this role, click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal.  When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:

• A detailed resume; 
• A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the “How you will be assessed” criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total); and
• The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)

Closing date: 11:59pm, Friday 12 June 2026.

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-476

For further information, please contact:

Jillian Highfield
Procurement Team Leader
***************@tafeqld.edu.au