Procurement Support Officer

Procurement Support Officer
Provide customer-focused procurement, purchasing, and administrative support within a State Government environment.

• Temporary role with a State Government Department
• Great hourly rate | Townsville-based opportunity
• Procurement, purchasing, and contract support role

The Opportunity

A State Government Department is seeking a motivated and detail-focused Procurement Support Officer to join their team on a temporary basis. This role provides frontline support for procurement activities, acting as a key point of contact for customer enquiries and feedback relating to procurement instructions, procedures, guidelines, and standard forms.

You will support purchasing and procurement processes across the organisation, contributing to the efficient delivery of goods and services for regional operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an administration or procurement professional who enjoys working collaboratively, values accuracy, and understands how their work supports broader organisational objectives.

What’s On Offer

• Temporary role with a State Government Department
• Great hourly rate
• Townsville-based position
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to gain further experience in government procurement

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:
• Providing efficient, high-quality customer service and acting as a point of contact for procurement-related enquiries
• Providing purchasing, procurement, administrative, and contract management support to members, customers, and stakeholders
• Supporting procurement-related projects, including research, analysis, and report preparation
• Ordering materials and processing purchase orders, work orders, field release orders, and related documentation
• Supporting the effective delivery of goods and services for regional operations
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation in line with organisational requirements
• Demonstrating professionalism and contributing positively to team culture

About You

You are a reliable and detail-oriented professional who understands the importance of procurement in achieving organisational outcomes and delivering quality customer service.

You will bring:
• Strong attention to detail
• A clean driver’s licence
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to actively listen, ask questions, and seek clarity to ensure expectations are met
• Strong research and analytical skills with sound judgement in decision-making
• Ability to manage tasks, report progress, and identify potential issues early
• A customer-focused mindset and respect for stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and contribute to organisational objectives

To Apply

Applications in Word format should be submitted by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Brendon on 07 4034 5000.

About Us

With Head Office in Cairns and offices in Townsville and Brisbane, we specialise in professional, administration, engineering, and industrial recruitment. We provide permanent and temporary staffing solutions across commercial and government sectors.

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