Procurement Risk and Sustainability Officer
Willoughby City Council – Sydney NSW
$94,498 - $109,822 a year
Salary from $94,****** - $109,****** per annum plus 12% Super
Make a Difference Where You Work
At Willoughby City Council, we're committed to creating a sustainable, inclusive and thriving community.
As a dynamic and diverse local government organisation in the heart of Sydney, we deliver essential services while embracing innovation, integrity and environmental responsibility.
Reporting to the Contracts and Procurement Team Leader you will assist with the delivery of best practice procurement, sustainable procurement and contract management, maintaining the probity of Council's decision-making processes and the implementation of legislative and procedural requirements.
Why Join Us?
Drive Sustainable Change:Lead initiatives that strengthen ethical, sustainable and socially responsible procurement practices.
Make a Meaningful Impact:Help shape Council's approach to modern slavery, procurement risk and governance.
Collaborative Environment:Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to improve and cutting-edge procurement solutions.
About the Role
As theProcurement Risk & Sustainability Officer, you will:
Lead the development and implementation of Council's sustainable procurement, modern slavery and social procurement initiatives.
Develop and improve procurement systems, processes and tools that strengthen governance, compliance and risk management.
Provide specialist procurement and contract management advice to staff across the organisation.
Design and deliver engaging training programs and workshops on procurement, contract management, sustainability and modern slavery.
Monitor procurement activities to ensure compliance with legislation, Council policies and best practice.
Conduct supply chain mapping and due diligence activities to identify procurement risks and opportunities.




Promote environmentally responsible procurement practices and initiatives that support Indigenous businesses, social enterprises and disability organisations.
Monitor, evaluate and report on procurement sustainability and compliance outcomes.
Support procurement activities including sourcing, vendor creation, reporting, compliance reviews and exemption requests.
What You'll Bring
Qualifications in Procurement, Contract Management, Sustainable Procurement, Law, Business, Commerce or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in procurement within government and/or the private sector.
Strong knowledge of modern slavery legislation and its practical application.
Experience implementing sustainable procurement, social procurement or ESG initiatives.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, ability to prioritise deadlines and exceptional organisational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience using enterprise and records management systems.
Knowledge of the NSW Local Government Act and public sector procurement requirements.
Experience in project management, risk management and procurement data analysis.
Applications close: Sunday, 16 August **** at 11:30pm
At Willoughby City Council, inclusion, diversity and belonging are core to how we work and how we recruit.
We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community – one where everyone feels respected, valued and supported to contribute fully.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, LGBTIQA+ communities, veterans, and people of all ages.
If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible, inclusive and barrier-free experience for every candidate.
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📌 Procurement Risk And Sustainability Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Willoughby City Council
📍 New South Wales