Purchasing Officer (1821)
Permanent Full Time | QLGIA (Stream A) Level 3
Location: Yeppoon | Reports to Team Leader Purchasing
The Role
The Purchasing Officer provides efficient, compliant purchasing support across Council by managing procurement activities, maintaining supplier relationships and ensuring high quality service to internal and external stakeholders.
About Us
Livingstone Shire sits along the stunning Capricorn Coast, covering 11,776 square kilometres and home to nearly 43,000 residents. Since its formation in 2013, Council has grown into a values-driven organisation with around 400 staff committed to delivering for our community.
Our region is known for its relaxed coastal lifestyle, pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and vibrant community spirit. It’s a place where connection matters, and where nature and opportunity live side by side.
Council’s culture is built on Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential, and Positivity; values that guide how we work and how we lead.
Our vision is to be A prosperous region for families, business, and future generations. We are committed to creating a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive community where people thrive, nature is protected, and innovation drives progress.
Our work is guided by four strategic pillars:
- Growth to Fund Service Delivery - Strategic investments and development to create sustainable revenue streams that support quality community services.
- Services That Meet Customer Expectations - Responsive, accessible, and high-quality services that address the evolving needs of residents and businesses.
- Efficiency in Delivery - Streamlined processes, elimination of red tape, and smart resource allocation to maximise value for ratepayers and opportunity for Business diversity and growth.
- Protecting Our Natural Resources - Creating opportunity to protect and value Livingstone’s natural resources for future generations, whilst encouraging sustainable consumption of resources across our region.
What you will be doing:
You will deliver high-quality purchasing support that enables value for money, operational efficiency and transparent procurement practices. You will contribute to a positive customer experience, support category strategies and uphold ethical standards in all purchasing activities.
You will:
- Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships, addressing supplier issues and supporting high quality service delivery.
- Provide administrative and system support across all purchasing activities, including quotations, requisitions, purchase orders and receipting
- Ensure fair, transparent, and compliant procurement processes, promoting equitable access for suppliers and supporting competitive local business participation.
- Collaborate with the Procurement team to support contract reviews and contribute to consistent, standardised procurement practices across Council.
What you will bring:
- Strong knowledge of procurement governance and purchasing policy.
- Well developed communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Attention to detail and solid administrative capability, including accuracy in quoting, requisitions, purchase orders and recordkeeping.
- Effective time management, planning and organisational skills, supporting consistent and timely service delivery.
Mandatory Requirements to be successful in this position:
- Qualifications in purchasing and procurement and/or work experience relevant to the position responsibilities; and
- Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver licence.
Benefits
- Annual Salary $83,457 QLGIA (Stream A) Level 3;
- Opportunities for professional development;
- Salary packaging available;
- 12.5% Superannuation;
- Employee Assistance Program; and
- Values based organisation.
To apply for this position please address the selection criteria on the recruitment portal and supply a copy of your resume and any relevant qualifications/tickets or licences.
Applications close Monday, 18 May 2026 at midnight (AEST).
Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.