As part of the Resources Section within City Works, you’ll procure the goods and services that support Council operations. From hiring trucks, plant and labour to ordering concrete, road base, soil and turf, you’ll work with suppliers and internal teams to arrange timely delivery and find practical alternatives when preferred products are unavailable.

You’ll process and receipt purchase requisitions, check supplier invoices against contract rates and maintain accurate purchasing, compliance and quality assurance records. You’ll also administer systems supporting resource allocation, plant and truck compliance and staff leave, working with internal and external stakeholders to resolve system issues and improve procedures.

You’ll work on a roster with the Coordinator to cover the Resources Section’s operating hours of 5:45am to 3:45 pm each weekday that City Works operates.

Read the and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You’re organised, approachable and ready to find a way forward when priorities shift. You enjoy working with people, negotiating practical outcomes and keeping track of the details that make a busy operation run smoothly. With a strong customer service focus, you can manage a high volume of work, meet tight deadlines and build productive relationships with colleagues, suppliers and contractors. You must also meet the following criteria:

- Tertiary qualifications, or equivalent experience and qualifications, in a relevant discipline such as resourcing, procurement, allocation, hire or administration
- Strong procurement experience and skills,



including purchase-to-payment processes, purchase requisitions and processing invoices approved for payment
- An understanding of compliance and audit requirements in a purchasing workplace
- The ability to accurately plan, prioritise, process and track a high volume of activities to meet tight deadlines in an operationally demanding environment
- Well-developed computer skills in Microsoft Office and corporate procurement and records management systems
- Highly developed written and verbal communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills to reach agreed outcomes with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- A demonstrated commitment to high-quality customer service and maintaining customer relationships
- A Class C driver’s licence

An understanding of civil works products, materials and equipment, along with experience working in a publicly accountable environment, would be an advantage.

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

- Competitive salary from $78,934 - $91,735 a year plus 12% superannuation
- 35 hours working across a 4-day work week
- Work a mixture of office, on site and from home
- Long Service leave after 5 years
- We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our Corporate Fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program
- Free parking within walking distance of our office building
- Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!

📌 Resources Officer (India)
🏢 Lake Macquarie City Council
📍 India