Assistant Director Procurement

Assistant Director Procurement
Job no: 493223
Work type: Full Time
Location: Head Office, Canberra
Classification: Executive Level 1
Are you a seasoned procurement professional seeking an engaging and challenging role? DHA's procurement is undergoing an exciting transformation, and we're in search of a dynamic, solution-oriented leader with a passion for process improvement. Join our team to spearhead impactful change and mentor a dedicated group of professionals. Your expertise will play a crucial role in shaping the future of procurement at DHA.
About your teamThe Chief Financial Officer’s Group is responsible for the delivery of fiscal management services across the organisation. The DHA Procurement Team is responsible for supporting DHA in achieving its objectives through sound procurement advice and support via a tailored DHA Procurement Framework delivered through a hybrid procurement model. As the Assistant Director Procurement, you will be part of the DHA Procurement Leadership Team within the Corporate Strategy and Planning Services Branch and be responsible for contributing towards the delivery of a high performing procurement function.
About your contributionAs the Assistant Director Procurement, you will primarily be focused on the implementation and embedding of the DHA Procurement Framework. This will include change, communication, and education activities to support its adoption and success, as well as the ongoing maintenance and improvement to keep the framework current and in line with best practice. To further support the Procurement Framework, you will play an integral role in the development and implementation of the Procure to Pay system, ensuring its alignment to the Procurement Framework and the business needs of DHA.
Our ideal candidate will have:
Formal Qualifications and/or extensive knowledge and experience in procurement and contracting.
In depth knowledge of the Australian Commonwealth Procurement Framework, including practical experience at a strategic level.
Experience leading and mentoring teams to build capability and professionalism.
Ability to deliver high quality outcomes and advice with competing priorities and deadlines.
Experience in the continuous improvement of business processes and procedures
High level written, analytical and communication skills, including your ability to establish and maintain solid relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
Project management skills including project planning, setting priorities, managing time, resources, monitoring, reporting and delivery of project work.
Order of merit – Any merit pools established from this merit-based process will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.
How to apply - For further information including position description please visit: https://careers.dha.gov.au/
*A 500-word one page pitch is required to apply for this role.
The RecruitAbility scheme applies to this vacancy. For more information on the RecruitAbility scheme please visit the APSC’s page on RecruitAbility.
DHA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, ex-defence members, mature aged employees and carers.
Applications Close: 11.55pm Wednesday 31 January 2024.
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Advertised: 17 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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