CATEGORY SPECIALIST MAJOR CONSTRUCTION

Personnel Area: Corporate Services

Branch: Strategic Procurement

Salary Range: Band 6 $ 116,089 - $ 128,453 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary full-time position

Duration: Up to 3 years (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed).

Location: Brisbane Square

Commencement: January 2027

The Team

Strategic Procurement focuses on efficient sourcing, purchasing, contract management and supply chain strategies. The Construction Operations and Maintenance team cover a broad range of construction and operations services including civic and building, gardening and landscaping, transport and drainage, electrical, maintenance and repair services. The category team consists of three groups that look after a selection of categories. The vacant role sits in the team which manages the areas of roads and building services, drainage and waterways, parks, gardens & open space.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional to lead category management activities across a diverse portfolio of spend categories, delivering value-for-money outcomes and supporting Council’s strategic objectives. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will drive procurement planning, strategic sourcing, value chain optimisation, contract management, supplier performance, and CAPEX savings initiatives, while ensuring procurement activities are aligned with business needs and organisational priorities.

Some of your day-to-day responsibilities:

• developing and implementing category strategies that deliver value-for-money procurement outcomes
• partnering with stakeholders to plan and deliver sourcing activities aligned to business needs
• managing end-to-end procurement processes, including market analysis, tendering, negotiation, and contract establishment
• building strong supplier and stakeholder relationships to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement
• monitoring supplier performance, contract compliance, and procurement reporting, including CAPEX savings and benefits tracking
• identifying cost savings, efficiency improvements, and opportunities to optimise value across spend categories
• managing supply and commercial risks while providing expert procurement advice and support across the organisation.

To be successful you will have:

• demonstrated evidence of capabilities in Council’s Leadership Blueprint to deliver performance excellence and a values-based culture.
• comprehensive capability in developing and implementing category strategies and category management including strategic sourcing and contract management to deliver improved customer experience and reduce costs.
• well-developed analytical capability including advanced spread sheeting for data manipulation and advanced commercial calculations and decision making.
• understanding of customer thinking including value chain analysis and ability to collaborate with suppliers to identify and implement innovation at various points in the value chain.
• high level interpersonal and written communication skills including the ability to negotiate, influence and build positive working relationships to resolve complex business issues, and manage confidential and sensitive matters.
• demonstrated ability to participate in the successful negotiation, formation and management of contracts and supplier agreements that meet organisational targets.

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or MCIPS accreditation, possession of a Construction General Induction Card, and experience with contract law and council legislative framework is desirable but not mandatory.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role will require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Cassandra Lee on 07 3403 0026.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Monday 12 October 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.