11h ago , from Bundaberg Regional Council

$88,906 per annum + super + benefits Temporary Full-Time (6-month opportunity) Financial Operations, Corporate and Commercial Services Bundaberg Region

About Us

At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you’ll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone.

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create.

What We Offer

- An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
- 9-day fortnight roster
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Wellbeing and mental health support programs, including access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for career development training and study assistance to support your career growth
- Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team
- Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued





Discover more about working at Bundaberg Regional Council and the benefits we offer our employees by clickinghere.

About The Opportunity

Join Bundaberg Regional Council's Financial Operations team in this exciting 6-month temporary opportunity. As the Purchasing Review Officer, you will provide vital support across Council's Procurement and Contracts processes, ensuring purchasing activities are efficient, compliant, and customer-focused. The role works closely with Council staff, suppliers, and key stakeholders to provide procurement advice, manage purchase orders and requisitions, support system improvements, deliver procurement training, and monitor procurement performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and relationship-focused professional with experience in purchasing, procurement administration, or accounts processes to contribute to continuous improvement across Council's procurement operations.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

- Demonstrated experience working with Procure to Pay (P2P) processes within a business environment.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal customers, stakeholders, suppliers, and external organisations.
- Experience coordinating workflows, managing competing priorities, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.




- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Experience providing confidential, customer-focused, high-quality administrative support.
- Sound literacy, numeracy and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, with a strong focus on customer service.

To view the Position Description for this role, please click here.

The Selection Process

We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo aNational Police Check and Pre-Employment Medicals (which may include drug and alcohol testing), as part of the recruitment process.

Applications close on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, at 11:59 pm AEST.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your interest in this position. To explore all our current opportunities, visit ourCareers with Council webpage. We look forward to receiving your application.

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📌 Purchasing Review Officer (Bundaberg Central)
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