• Join Australia’s Best Regional Stadium team  
• Strong change agenda, driving vision through to delivery 
• 2-year Full-time Contract  

About Us 

The Kardinia Park Stadium Trust manages GMHBA Stadium, a multi-purpose venue that hosts over 45 events each year, with over 250,000 visiting the stadium annually. The stadium is an icon of Geelong, the home of the Geelong Football Club and hosts an array of events. These have recently included Big Bash Cricket, International Cricket and Soccer, A-League Soccer, NRL, local football finals, community events such as the Festival of Sport and entertainment events such as international concerts and motorsport.  Our mission is to inspire moments of happiness and joy through sport, entertainment and community activities and we are striving for our vision of being world class in everything we do. Our people oversee the event day delivery, maintain the stadium, manage finances and compliance, liaise with key stakeholders to create strong partnerships, focus on diversity and inclusion for our community and works hard to maximise the return on the Victorian Government’s investments in the stadium. We do this through our values of courage, accountability, integrity, equity, excellence, care, and collaboration. GMHBA Stadium was recently voted Australia’s Best Regional Stadium and its recent major redevelopment now incorporates the Geelong Sports Museum and the Barwon Regional Cricket Centre.  

About the Job 

We’re looking for a Senior Procurement Coordinator to join our Corporate Services and Major Projects team. If you have a passion for procurement processes, we want to hear from you! In this role, you’ll co-create and implement procurement policies and strategies, drive and coordinate procurement and contract management processes, and build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You’ll also keep an eye on market trends for cost-saving opportunities, work with other departments to meet their procurement needs, and keep accurate records to ensure compliance with policies. Mentoring our departments will also be part of your responsibilities. 

Our Requirements 

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in procurement or a related field. You should have extensive experience, ideally at least 5 years in procurement. Sound negotiation and contract management skills are a must, along with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office is important, as are strong communication and interpersonal skills. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team. 

What We Offer 

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for growth and development. Our work environment is supportive and collaborative, and you’ll have the chance to make a real impact. 

Pre-Employment Screening Statement 

Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. This?includes but is not limited to national police checks and working with children checks.?Kardinia Park Stadium Trust may withdraw an employment offer in the event of an unsatisfactory screening result. 

Diversity and Inclusion Statement  

Kardinia Park Stadium Trust is?an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, or applicants with a lived experience of disability to apply.? 

Child Safe Statement  

Kardinia Park Stadium Trust is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of all children within our venue. We create and maintain a child-safe environment. The welfare of children is a top priority, and we have zero tolerance for child abuse.