Procurement & Contracts Business Partner

Full Time, flexible work arrangement available (RDO) Convenient Preston location, close to public transport Salary $97,480 per annum plus super At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community. About Darebin City Council Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life. About the Role The role is responsible for providing advice and assistance to staff on procurement, tendering and contract managing procedures in line with legislation, policies, guidelines and to develop contract management intelligence to drive continuous improvements, which informs strategic decision-making and optimal outcomes in the field of contract management. In this capacity, deliver specialized advice to key stakeholders, actively contribute to Contract Management System (CMS), and efficiently support procurement activities to ensure compliance and effective risk mitigation. The role reports directly to the Coordinator Procurement & Contracts within the Procurement & Contracts Team. Skills & Experience Understanding & knowledge of the public sector / local government procurement policy and practices. Experience in a procurement and contract management environment. Experience in continually improving using and administering systems and software packages. Capability to provide training and present to groups of staff. Understanding of issues / challenges relating to contract management. Analytical and investigative skills to promote the principles of risk management as applied to contract management, identify and mitigate risk. Manage the expectations of stakeholders who need specialist procurement advice within specific timeframes. Culture As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect. Benefits We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options. How to Apply If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter. We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Contact David Cecala, Coordinator Procurement and Contracts on or for a confidential discussion. Applications close on 5 October 2025 at 11.30pm. Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr