INTERNAL ONLY - CATEGORY OFFICER

Personnel Area: Corporate Services

Branch: Strategic Procurement

Salary Range: (Band 4) AUD $86,107.00 - $92,436.00 plus superannuation and benefits.

Remuneration stated is for full-time positions

Work type: Temporary Full-time

The Strategic Procurement branch within the Corporate Services group operates via a centre-led model of procurement, which focuses on efficient planning, sourcing, contract management and supply chain strategies. The Commodities and Services team covers a broad range of categories from waste collection and disposal, transport equipment, utility products, through to goods and services that enable Council to run day to day business effectively.

As Category Officer, you will provide essential administrative and analytical support within the category management function. You will assist in managing a range of contracts and suppliers, perform data analysis to support procurement strategies, and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of procurement data. You will support Category Specialists in compiling contract documentation, monitor end-user spend compliance, and contribute to managing supply risk and supplier performance through KPI tracking within the supplier relationship framework. Additionally, you will maintain up-to-date contract registers, track key dates, and ensure renewals are captured in the annual sourcing plan, all while upholding the highest standards of procurement ethics.

To be considered, you will have:

• knowledge of the end-to-end procurement cycle
• strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• awareness of local industry trends and best-practice procurement
• experience with SAP Ariba and supporting end-user teams, and
• ability to contribute to business process and system improvements.

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent procurement experience (including sourcing and contract management of low-value/low-risk contracts), and demonstrated high-level proficiency in systems such as SAP Ariba, Records Manager, Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, OneNote, Outlook), and AI tools, are highly desirable.

Due to the requirements of this role a criminal history may be undertaken on preferred applicants. A criminal history does not necessarily preclude an applicant from appointment.

Please consider the full position descriptions, and tailor your cover letter and resume to outline your suitability.

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.

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

For more information: Please call Nicola Martufi, Talent Partner on 07 3178 8837.

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: Sunday 14 September 2025 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.

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