Manager Procurement, Property and Risk

Permanent full time Position

Located at 32 Civic Drive, Greensborough, VIC 3088

We are seeking an experienced and strategic people leader to join Council as Manager Procurement, Property & Risk. This pivotal role provides leadership and oversight across procurement, contract management, property, fleet, and risk and safety functions, ensuring these services are delivered effectively and aligned to the Council Plan.

Leading a multidisciplinary team, you will champion continuous improvement, strengthen governance frameworks, and build organisational capability while fostering strong internal and external partnerships. This role is instrumental in embedding a culture of sound commercial practice, effective risk management, and high-performing service delivery.

Balancing community outcomes, operational performance and financial sustainability, you will provide strategic guidance grounded in contemporary, evidence-based practice and collaborative stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership, expert advice and oversight of Council's procurement, contract management, property, fleet management and risk and safety functions
• In partnership with the Senior Procurement Specialist, develop and implement procurement strategies, tender processes, and vendor management frameworks
• Ensure procurement and contracting activities comply with legislation, policy and probity requirements while delivering value for money
• Oversee Council's property portfolio, including strategic direction, leasing and licensing, property transactions, commercial arrangements and capital works projects
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including specification development and leading complex negotiations; and risk, safety and assurance frameworks, ensuring robust risk identification, mitigation and reporting
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and customer-centric service delivery across all functions
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, Councillors, suppliers, government agencies, and the community.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in a related discipline, and/or demonstrated substantial experience in procurement, contract management, fleet management, property and/or business development
• Strong understanding of local government legislation, governance and financial frameworks
• Well-versed in legal and corporate governance frameworks, applying high ethical standard and due diligence to all responsibilities while ensuring the organisations remains compliant, ethical, and aligned with its strategic objectives
• Proven ability to manage complex property transactions, commercial negotiations and high value contracts
• High-level negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Substantial demonstrated experience and understanding of procedures to manage and process insurance claims
• Demonstrated experience in writing specialist correspondence and reports relating to the portfolio.

Why should you join us?

Guided by the Community Vision - Nillumbik 2040, we work to foster an engaged, connected and sustainable community across four key themes: Our People, Our Place, Our Future and Our Council.

The way we work together and deliver services to the Nillumbik community is underpinned by a strong, shared culture that reflects our vision and values.

Our Customer Service team has been ranked #1 in the Local Government sector for the past four years and has held the #1 position across all sectors for the last year and a half.

This achievement reflects our Customer First Commitments, which guide how we deliver exceptional experiences for both our internal and external customers:

• Empathy - We listen, understand, and respect our customers
• Consistency - We provide accurate, timely, and transparent information
• Effectiveness - We focus on quality processes and meaningful outcomes
• Simplicity - Our processes, documentation, and information are easy to access and understand.

In 2023, we proudly secured sixth place in the prestigious AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education, and Not-for-Profit category. Even more exciting, we were the ONLY local government organisation to be recognised among 700 organisations across Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is central to our culture. We provide initiatives to support employee wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including a trained Mental Health First Aider workforce across the organisation.

Be part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and the positive impact we make in the community.

How to Apply:

• To discover more about the role and responsibilities of this position, download and review the Position Description
• Attach your Resume and Cover Letter to your application and use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions
• If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Bulent Oz, Chief Financial officer on (03) 9433 3252 or Bulent.Oz@nillumbik.vic.gov.au

Applications close: 10pm (AEDT), Friday, 26 June 2026

Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to creating a fair, equitable and inclusive community. We value diversity in our community and support the rights of all people regardless of age, gender, ability or background. Apply now!

Please note, each application is individually assessed by a real person.