Procurement and Contracts Advisor

Hydro Tasmania is seeking a Procurement and Contracts Advisor in Hobart, TAS, Australia. This permanent full-time role involves advising on procurement and contracts, fostering relationships with vendors, and supporting strategic sourcing strategies. Candidates should have experience in procurement or contract management, strong interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach. The salary ranges from $113,448 to $125,000 plus super. Hydro Tasmania promotes workplace flexibility and inclusivity.
Job no: 497645
Work type: Permanent Full time
Location: Hobart
Categories: Commercial Operations
• Advise on and support key procurement and contracts activities
• Work in a respectful, collaborative and innovative team
• Contribute towards the renewable energy future for Australia

Salary range $113,448– $125,000 plus super

At Hydro Tasmania, we’re leaders in renewable energy, powering Australia with clean hydropower. We really care about making a difference for better, but it’s a big job and we can’t do it alone. Which is right where you come in.

Hydro Tasmania supports applications from all members of our community for equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to discussing workplace flexibility in all our vacancies, to ensure we can attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs, differences, disabilities and working arrangements, even in ways we have not thought of. Our merit based recruitment practices are founded on building diversity by fostering an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace.

About You:

Your excellent interpersonal skills are vital to your success in this role. Your experience will also include;
• Experience in a Procurement or project/contract management role;
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills;
• Excellent customer service approach and skills;
• Strong organisational skills;
• A collaborative win/win approach with the ability to build effective partnerships within own team, across the organisation and with suppliers;
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to listen, understand and modify positions to achieve mutually acceptable outcomes;
• Problem solving, multi-tasking and analytical skills in the context of ambiguity and change;

About the role:

Within this role you will work collaboratively to complete key procurement and contract activities across the business. This role will utilise your ability to develop and maintain relationships with vendors and key stakeholders across the company. You will provide advice and support regarding appropriate sourcing strategies and guide others through strategic partnerships. Your strong relationship skills will ensure success in this dynamic and fast paced role.
• Managing processes for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and invitations for tender, including tender meetings and correspondence;
• Developing and maintaining the sourcing strategies, taking in to account resource availability, work program intensity, procurement processes etc.;
• Promoting, monitoring and providing practical and simple advice around procurement processes;
• Providing professional advice and services on all contractual matters and associated business risks to manager and clients;
• Liaising with manager and Legal Team on deviation to standard commercial practices in contract dealings
• Educating peers and clients on the application of the sourcing strategy, procurement activities, major contracts and tenders.
• Establishing appropriate tender documentation;

Further information can be found on the attached Position Description: PD - FIN - Procurement and Contracts Advisor.pptx

What you’ll get back

This is an opportunity to grow your career and redefine your role in tomorrow’s industry landscape. We offer truly flexible work that suits you, a competitive remuneration package, and the rare opportunity to play a role in Australia’s renewable energy transformation while enjoying the lifestyle Tasmania has to offer.

If you want to make a difference for better

Please attach your resume and a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you will bring as soon as possible. Applications close April 16th.

If you like the sound of this role, we'd love to hear from you! For any recruitment enquiries please email david.talamelli@momentum.com.au or +61 402 681 632.

Advertised: 02 Apr 2025 Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Apr 2025 Tasmania Standard Time