Procurement Officer
- Financial Services | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
- Level 5, $80,236 - $90,420 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time (36.25 hours per week), fixed-term appointment until Dec 2026 (parental leave backfill)
The Opportunity
Join our dynamic team as a Procurement Officer, where you'll play a key role in managing and delivering efficient procurement activities across the University. In this hands-on role, you’ll work closely with the Financial Services and Corporate Services teams to streamline procurement operations, enhance systems and processes, and ensure compliance with policy and financial best practice. If you’re a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment, this is your chance to make a real impact in a vital operational function.
You will
- Provide support in developing, maintaining and reviewing procurement systems and practices to ensure delivered within best practice environment;
- Administer the University’s operational procurement functions to ensure the integrity and efficient provision of the framework within all relevant legislation, policies and guidelines; and
- Provide guidance across the university community on procurement related matters including provision of related training.
About you
You're a confident and articulate communicator who thrives in customer-focused environments. With strong verbal and written skills, you navigate negotiations with ease to deliver practical business outcomes. A natural team player, you excel at juggling competing priorities, meeting tight deadlines, and contributing to a high-performing, solutions-driven team culture.
You will possess:
- Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to an associate diploma with relevant work experience or a relevant degree;
- Experience providing accurate advice about procurement and financial operation functions and procedures in a medium-sized organisation;
- The ability to interpret and apply State Purchasing Policy or equivalent;
- Experience in the development, implementation and review of procurement and financial operation systems, policies and procedures; and
- High level experience using accounting software and evidence of advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Desirable:
- Relevant experience in the higher education sector and knowledge of local government legislative, tendering and procurement practices.
- Membership of industry body relevant to the position (eg CIPS, CPA).
- Previous experience with Technology One CiA and the development and maintenance of webpages.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position Description: 
493600 - Procurement Officer.pdf
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
All applications must be lodged through our website.
Applications for this position close midnight, Thursday 18 September 2025.
Your completed application must include:
- a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Jesse Volbeda
Director, Strategic Procurement and Major Contracts – Financial Services
Phone: 07 5409 8674
Email: jvolbeda@usc.edu.au
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- We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
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