Team Leader Procurement
We offer real work life balance and benefits that count. Depending on your role, you may have access to a 4 day compressed week or 9 day fortnight, generous leave provisions including Wellness Leave and up to 3 days of end of year shutdown leave, and discounts through Fitness Passport, Solstice Energy, MyState Bank, Launceston Aquatic Centre and the QVMAG Gift Shop, plus a free EAP, discounted health insurance through St Luke's Health and BUPA, and more.
Drive procurement excellence for a city on the move
As Team Leader Procurement, you’ll lead a small team and take ownership of the Council’s procurement function, ensuring our processes are compliant, transparent and delivering genuine value for money for the community.
You’ll provide specialist advice and guidance across the organisation, lead complex procurement processes from end to end, and drive continuous improvement in how we plan, source and manage contracts. Reporting to the Senior Leader Finance & Technology, you’ll have the authority and scope to shape procurement practice at a council that’s genuinely invested in doing it well.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
- Lead and develop a procurement team, providing clear direction, regular feedback and a supportive, high-performing culture
- Provide specialist procurement advice and lead complex tender, RFQ and EOI processes from planning through to contract establishment
- Promote probity, compliance and best practice, and use procurement data and reporting to drive continuous improvement across the organisation
About You
We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of Our Values and has the following qualifications, skills and experience:
- Experience leading, mentoring or supervising a small team, with a coaching approach to developing other
- Proven experience managing tenders, RFQs and EOI processes end to end, including contract development and award
- Sound knowledge of procurement best practice, commercial negotiation and contract management, including an understanding of contract law
- A relevant tertiary qualification or substantial equivalent experience, with strong relationship-building skills and a customer-focused approach
About the City of Launceston
The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest council and an award-winning Employer of Choice. Launceston is deeply connected to our history and natural beauty, and will thrive as Northern Tasmania’s economic, cultural, and culinary heart. With a commitment to diverse housing, sustainability, economic growth and innovation, we’re building a city where people feel connected, businesses succeed, and the environment flourishes. Launceston is a place to live, work, play, visit and belong. Be part of a city shaping its future.
At the City of Launceston, diversity isn’t just something we celebrate — it’s key to our success. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, flexible and supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to something bigger — our community.
City of Launceston adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.
How to Apply:
If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please visit the careers page of our website at Careers - City of Launceston and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.
For further information specific to this role, please contact Byron Fraser, Senior Leader Finance & Technology on (03) 6323 3153, or [email protected]
Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement (maximum two pages) addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack. You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.
Applications closing Sunday 12 July 2026
