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Our client is a thriving shire council set on the coastal fringe of beautiful northern Queensland. Recent growth has led to the need to engage a Procurement Coordinator, in line with the Council's One... Our client is a thriving shire council set on the coastal fringe of beautiful northern Queensland. Recent growth has led to the need to engage a Procurement Coordinator, in line with the Council's One Team One Council approach toward collectively ensuring the council are receiving value for money across their entire procurement function.

Your strong communication ability will be utilised extensively in your relationship building, both within Council, and throughout the business community across the shire.

This is an outstanding opportunity to shape the procurement function based upon best practice, innovation and efficiency while maintaining a cornerstone of integrity at all times.

The primary responsibilities of this role will include:

Develop and review procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Local Government Legislation and Statutory requirements.
Establish and rationalize key supplier agreements, identify new opportunities and implement improved processes to drive efficiencies.
Continuously improve the organisation’s procurement processes.
Minimise total costs to the organisation and maximize value add outcomes
Provide leadership and expert advice for procurement and contract management processes, including the development and communication of robust guidelines, procedures, templates, and innovations.
Assist with, and participate as necessary, in the preparation, issuing and evaluation of tenders, quotes and expressions of interest for goods and services including contract negotiation with respondents to ensure best value for expenditure.
As appropriate, develop, implement and review probity plans for the management and evaluation of submissions from suppliers.
Promote the coordination of Council's total spend and encourage cooperation between stakeholders to adopt consistent procurement behaviour and strategies.
Ensure procurement strategies are appropriate for the risk and opportunity in spend categories, including developing and maintaining close working relationships with strategic supply markets.
Drive procurement capability standards across the organisation, including ongoing training and skills sharing to enhance the capability of officers working within the procurement process.
Compile tenders and contracts documentation for high value / high risk projects.
Review Council's procurement spends, establish and implement procurement spend categories and identify opportunities to create value.
Develop, maintain and review Council’s contract management to ensure alignment with best practice service level standards for tendered operations.
Undertake a liaison with role with Council suppliers, particularly local businesses, to promote cost effective procurement opportunities.
Establish appropriate audit functions to continually review procurement activities to monitor and manager risk, legislative compliance and regularly report to Management.
Undertake a supervisory role of Council’s Contract Register ensuring all audit and statutory requirement are met.
Maintain a standard contract management framework and methodology and oversee deployment and implementation across the organisation.
Investigate, assess, and recommend methods for tracking/improving compliance with agreed procurement and contract management policies, procedures and frameworks.
Coordinate the maintenance of, and compliance with, approved supplier panels and annual supply arrangements.

To be successful in attaining this role, you will require:

Demonstrated experience in a senior procurement role preferably within the public sector.
A formal qualification in a related discipline would be highly regarded
A strong working knowledge of local buy, vendor panel and contract law in relation to procurement
Excellent experience in the preparation of contracts, tenders & evaluation processes.
In depth understanding of Local Government Act 2009 in relation to procurement and probity
Excellent reporting and analytical ability
Experience using applications such as Technology One
Excellent communication and engagement skills

Should you be looking for your next challenge, and feel this role will offer the pathway you are seeking, please initially forward your current CV to brooke@osbornerichardson.com.au

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Maintenance Manager (Civil Infrastructure) | NSW Other

The Maintenance Manager (Asset & Civil Infrastructure) is a key senior leadership role at a Coastal NSW Council, south of Sydney. This position is responsible for the operational delivery of criti...

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Engineering Manager | Brisbane

Western Suburbs, Brisbane Snack Food Manufacturing &#55357;&#56496; Open to salary depending on experience &#55357;&#56517; Immediate start available An exciting opportunity has become available for a...

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Environmental Health Officer | Sydney

Osborne Richardson are a permanent and long-term supporter of Environmental Health Officers and the Environmental Health profession right across Australia, and especially in Sydney. We are proud ... Osborne Richardson are a permanent and long-term supporter of Environmental Health Officers and the Environmental Health profession right across Australia, and especially in Sydney. We are proud to have supported countless Councils by providing amazing EHOs to fill gaps in their Environmental Health teams over the past decade, we constantly champion EHOs and we provide open-ended support to our friends in EHA NSW. In short, we aren't just the only specialist Environmental Health recruitment agency in Australia, we're also the most invested in, passionate about and loyal to the profession. Everything we do is positive for EHOs otherwise, it just isn't done.

On this occasion, we have a fantastic EHO opportunity available with a Local Council in Western Sydney due to a secondment of one of their EHOs. Starting ASAP, this role will run until April 2026 initially but may well extend longer if you make yourself indispensable. This role will see you undertaking reinspections for food business and the investigation of food, environmental and public health matters. AS a result, we are happy to chat to graduate EHOs, experienced EHOs or those who have a career in Environmental Health in their mind right now.

On offer is a fantastic working environment, a perfect work location in easy reach from most parts of Sydney, a diverse local community where you will experience a wide range of cultures and cuisines, and a role where you will be valued. We are also happy to offer a great pay rate which will be dependant on your level of experience.

If you are already connected to us at OR, you will already know what this role is all about and where it is located (as we've just sent it over to you via text and email and we've spoken to quite a few directly as well!!), so you will have a distinct advantage if you're registered with us. How do you become an exclusive member to the best free Environmental Health support service in Australia I hear you ask?? Well, just give us a call or drop us an email/text and we'll keep you up to speed with this role and everything else we are working on across Australia, New Zealand and UK.

As always, we are always happy to chat about anything and everything EH, so please feel free to give Owen Millar a shout on 0414 706 605 or email Owen@oraus.com.au.

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Animal Survey Officer | QLD Other

Osborne Richardson is delighted to be working with a local regional council to bring them two Animal Survey Officers. These positions will commence on 23rd February 2026 and will run for 14 weeks.&nbs... Osborne Richardson is delighted to be working with a local regional council to bring them two Animal Survey Officers. These positions will commence on 23rd February 2026 and will run for 14 weeks.

The roles will be based across different areas of the Isaac Region and the council will provide fatugue accomodation during the contracts.

The purpose of these positions is to improve the rates of dog registration, by conducting approved inspection programs.

General duties will include:

Conducting approved inspection programs and monitoring as required to ensure compliance with state legislation, local laws, subordinate local laws, declarations and notices relating to domestic animal keeping, particularly domestic animal registration, licensing and approvals.
Conduct investigations into alleged breaches of relevant State Legislation and Local Laws.
Making applications for and executing Warrants and Orders to Enter issued by a Magistrate’s Court in relation to non-compliance for domestic animal keeping issues.
Issuing correspondence, directions, compliance notices and Penalty Infringement notices (supported by evidence) for breaches of relevant state legislation, local laws and subordinate local laws and ensuring effective follow through to final outcome.
Promoting quality customer service through education and awareness of relevant state legislation, local laws and subordinate local laws.
Processing applications for permits and licences and requests in accordance with adopted policies and procedures.
Actively influencing animal owners to achieve desired outcomes relating to responsible pet ownership.

Knowledge and Skills required:

Ability to safely capture and impound animals, handle animals and be able to work in environments that animals frequent.
Experience working with and handling a variety of animals.
Ability to formulate concise and accurate written reports and correspondence.
Experience in navigating and interpreting State legislation and local laws is desirable.
Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.

If you'd like to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Rebecca on 0473825278 or at rebecca@osbornerichardson.com.au.

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Emergency Management Specialist | Melbourne

Osborne Richardson love Environmental, Technical and Emergency Management roles, especially in Melbourne. On this occasion, we are assisting our colleagues in Banyule City Council with an Emergency Ma... Osborne Richardson love Environmental, Technical and Emergency Management roles, especially in Melbourne. On this occasion, we are assisting our colleagues in Banyule City Council with an Emergency Management Specialist vacancy.

In this great part-time (3 days per week - days flexible) opportunity, you will join the award-winning Municipal Laws, Public Assets and Emergency Management team on an initial contract until the end of February 2026 however, extensions are highly likely in this position. A generous hourly pay rate of $62.15 plus Super indicates the importance of the role in the team.

In your new role, you will have 360 degree involvement in progressing emergency management processes, preparedness and response within Council. In doing so, your duties will cover:

Updating and maintaining the Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP), providing support for sub-plans and associated documents, as directed by the Municipal Emergency Management Team Leader.
Assisting in the delivery of functional responsibilities including the administration of the Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) and Municipal Fire Management Planning Committee (MFMPC).
Administrator for CrisisWorks and Altitude software.
Leading the preparation of Council’s Emergency Management reporting requirements, including the Vulnerable Persons Register and Vulnerable Facilities List in accordance with legislation.
Providing support to the Municipal Fire Prevention Officer in maintaining the Municipal Fire Management Plan, reporting to the Regional Strategic Fire
With the support and guidance of the Emergency Management Team Leader, undertaking an emergency response role during an incident
Maintaining operational readiness of equipment and other resources required for the activation of Council Emergency Operations Centres (CEOC) and Emergency Relief Centres (ERC).
Assisting in the maintenance and development of NWMR Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and ERC facility plans.
Supporting the development and delivery of Emergency Support Team training and exercising activities, both locally and regionally with partner Councils.
Supporting and contributing to the development and delivery of community-based projects and initiatives, as required.

We love this role, as it sits perfectly with our long track record in Environmental Health and Emergency Management. We, therefore, only seek the best in the business for our clients as this what we are renowned for. If you believe this is you, please ensure you review the following key selection criteria closely to confirm you meet the brief:

Formal qualifications in a related discipline, such as Environmental Health or Disaster/Risk Management are desirable but not essential. .
Experience in working with Emergency Planning and Management policy and procedures.
Demonstrated understanding of municipal emergency management
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive relationships and work collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
Current Victorian Drivers Licence.

We are always happy to chat about these roles, so please feel free to contact Owen Millar on 0414 706 605 or email Owen@osbornerichardson.com.au.

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