Panels Officer

MidCoast Council is on the lookout for an experienced Panels Officer to join our Procurement team.

If you’ve got hands-on experience with category management, pre‑qualified supplier panels, and contract management, this is your chance to put it to good use! You’ll work closely with stakeholders to deliver compliant, efficient, and value-for-money procurement outcomes.

The role

The Panels Officer supports the development, implementation and ongoing use of standard procurement and contract management methodologies across MidCoast Council, with a specialised focus on category management and pre‑qualified procurement panels.

The role builds strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate visibility and involvement in procurement and contract activities, and provides subject matter expert advice on the establishment, management and use of supplier panels to achieve optimal value-for-money outcomes. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing advice and support for procurement and contract management activities across the organisation, with a focus on establishing and managing pre‑qualified supplier panels.
• Understanding of procurement legislation, governance and best‑practice sourcing processes and providing associated advice
• Leading RFx activities where appropriate, including higher‑value and/or more complex procurements.
• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder networks through providing practical advice and developing effective working relationships.
• Using procurement software and systems for planning, sourcing and managing procurement activities including contract management, directly and through supporting and training end users.
• Providing clear communication and organisational skills to effectively manage competing priorities for the Procurement team and the wider business

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in procurement, supply chain management, business, commerce, law or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience working in a local government or public sector environment, or the ability to quickly adapt to a regulated setting.
• Familiarity with e‑procurement, sourcing platforms and contract management systems.  Having VendorPanel experience would be highly desirable. 
• A strong commitment to integrity, accountability and ethical procurement practices.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering value for the organisation and the community.
• A collaborative approach and confidence working with a range of stakeholders including senior management.

Why work with us?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

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Salary: Circa $74,000 p.a. plus superannuation.

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.  

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday 15 February 2026 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Chris Murray, Team Leader Procurement, who is the hiring manager for this role. Chris can be reached on (02) 7955 7725 or at chris.murray@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, HR Officer, who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on (02) 7955 7334 or at margot.broadfoot@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. To find out more about our beautiful region click here.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important asset and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.