Projects and Procurement Coordinator

Port Pirie Regional Council Full-time | Level 6 – South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award and associated Enterprise Agreement

Port Pirie Regional Council is located between the Spencer Gulf and the Southern Flinders Ranges with a population of 18,000 and within 2.5 hours of Adelaide. The town of Port Pirie is currently undergoing exciting change as a major regional centre offering outstanding facilities, new industry initiatives and increased career opportunities. When you join our team you will be rewarded with an enjoyable workplace that is supportive, friendly and welcoming.

As a progressive regional Council, we are committed to our vision of “Regional Leader – Economic Hub – Quality Lifestyle” and our mission to strive for excellence, lead with integrity and deliver positive outcomes for our community.

About the Role

Port Pirie Regional Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Projects and Procurement Coordinator to support the effective planning and delivery of Council projects and provide specialist procurement coordination and advice across the organisation. Reporting to the Manager Assets, this full-time role will coordinate project planning, delivery, contract administration, grant administration, procurement activities and budget monitoring across Council.

You will also play a key role in developing and improving Council’s project management and procurement frameworks and supporting the delivery of Council’s capital works and forward procurement programs.

About You

You will be an experienced project, procurement or contract management professional with strong organisational, analytical and communication skills.

You will bring





- demonstrated experience in project, procurement and/or contract management;
- solid planning, problem-solving and negotiation skills;
- sound budgeting and expenditure-monitoring capability;
- strong administrative, analytical and recordkeeping skills;
- the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within required timeframes; and
- well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications and requirements

You will require:
- a relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, project management, procurement, contract management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience, expertise and competence;
- a current South Australian Class C Driver’s Licence; and
- a current Construction Industry White Card.

Qualifications or professional accreditation in procurement, contract management, project management or a related field will be highly regarded. The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete Council’s applicablepre-employment requirements, which may include a pre-placement medical examination and other relevant screening or verification requirements. Appointment will also be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

- coordinate the planning, delivery,



monitoring and reporting of Council projects and capital works programs;
- undertake project, contract and grant administration activities;
- coordinate procurement processes, including tenders, quotations and contract establishment;
- provide procurement advice and support across Council;
- monitor project budgets, contracts, contractor compliance and procurement outcomes; and
- contribute to forward capital works planning, procurement planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

What to include in your application

As part of the online application process, you will be required to attach the following:

1. A covering letter stating why you are applying for the position, giving your address and details of how you may be contacted during normal business hours.
2. A statement of not more than 2 (two) pages, addressing the Person Specifications listed in the . Consideration for interview is based upon your clear demonstration that you meet the essential requirements for the position.
3. A resume that provides your personal details, qualifications and relevant work history.

Consideration for interview is based upon your clear demonstration that you meet the essential requirements for the position.

How to apply

To apply or to view a detailed , please visit the Notice Board - Employment page of Port Pirie Regional Council's website www.pirie.sa.gov.au Applications must be submitted via Council's website, applications submitted in any other platform will not be accepted.

Applications to be received by close of business Friday 9 October 2026.

Contact Details

Glenn Miller

Manager Assets, Port Pirie Regional Council

Phone: [08 8633 9620](tel:08 8633 9620)

📌 Projects and Procurement Coordinator (Port Pirie)
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