PROCUREMENT SUPPORT OFFICER

Secure a sought-after government opportunity in Cairns, supporting procurement and purchasing activities across a busy operational environment.
The Opportunity:
 
CBC Staff Selection is seeking a capable Procurement Support Officer for a temporary AO3-level government opportunity based in Cairns.

Running from 9 November 2026 to 13 February 2027, this assignment offers the chance to gain valuable government experience while taking on varied, hands-on work across purchasing, tenders, quotations and procurement support.

You’ll work with purchase orders and procurement systems, assist with tender and RFQ processes, and provide accurate administrative support across a range of procurement activities.
  
This role will particularly suit someone who is highly accurate, confident with computer systems and comfortable working with detailed information and processes.
  
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
 
You will assist with a broad range of procurement and administrative activities, including:

• Raising purchase orders and processing purchase order adjustments;
• Supporting tender processes, including calling, evaluating and awarding tenders up to $250,000;
• Obtaining pricing and quotations from contractors and suppliers;
• Processing purchase orders, work orders and other orders for goods and services;
• Providing responsive customer service and assisting with procurement-related enquiries;
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting compliance with procurement requirements;
• Assisting with research, reporting and procurement-related projects; and
• Providing general administrative and contract management support to internal stakeholders.

Your Skills & Experience:
 
We are looking for someone who can bring:

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy;
• Strong data entry and administrative skills;
• Good computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Confidence learning and working across different computer systems;
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing tasks;
• A professional, customer-focused approach; and
• A willingness to learn and develop their procurement knowledge.

Experience with systems such as Ellipse or SAP would be useful, however it is not essential.
 
The Offer:

• AO3-level government opportunity
• Cairns-based assignment
• Varied exposure across tenders, purchasing and procurement processes
• Opportunity to build valuable government-sector experience

To ensure compliance with Australian employment law, this role is only open to candidates who possess either the right to work in Australia, permanent residency, citizenship status or visa status. 

How to Apply:
 
If you have strong administration and computer skills, excellent attention to detail and are keen to broaden your experience into procurement, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through CBC Staff Selection, or contact our team confidentially on (07) 4051 9699 to discuss the opportunity. Due to client confidentiality requirements, further information regarding the opportunity may only be provided following assessment of your application.  
  
At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility. All communication with CBC Staff Selection is managed in a highly confidential manner, and your details will not be shared with any future employer without your prior consent.
  
CBC Staff Selection – Redefining Recruitment

With 38 years’ recruitment experience, CBC Staff Selection specialises in providing professional, quality recruitment services to a wide range of candidates and clients throughout both Far North Queensland (Cairns region) and North Queensland (Townsville and Mackay region) as well as Regional Queensland.

Job Reference: 1762573/TD

• AO3-level government opportunity
• Cairns-based contract through to February 2027
• Hands-on exposure to tenders, purchasing & procurement

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