Assistant Purchasing Officer Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Do you have attention to detail, provide excellent customer service and comfortable with procurement processes including supplier engagement/negotiation? The ESA is looking for an enthusiastic administrator to fill the position of Assistant Purchasing Officer, as part of the Procurement, Sourcing and Purchasing team.

Under the direction of the Director, ESA Procurement, Sourcing and Purchasing, the Assistant Purchasing Officer will assist with a wide range of purchasing exercises including procuring goods and services for the Territory’s Emergency Services range of tasks.

A key component of this role is to engage with both internal and external stakeholders; this includes all Branch’s and Operational Services the within the ESA; the Justice and Community Safety Directorate (JACSD), the ACT Government and neighbouring jurisdictions and Procurement ACT.

With your exceptional administrative skills, you will also be required to contribute to the procurement function of the team to support the delivery of a wide range of procurement projects within ESA; This may include drafting meeting papers, minute taking, correspondence and basic reporting.

Your actions will generate tangible impacts for the ACT’s Emergency Services and the wider community.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Experience in customer service, purchasing and negotiation with stakeholders would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Driver’s licence Class ‘C’ is essential.
• This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
• This position does require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 23 March 2024 for 12 months with the Possibility of extension and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Applicants should submit a response of no more than two-pages addressing the position capabilities, together with your curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees. See the attached Position Description for further information about the role.

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This is a temporary position available from 23 March 2024 for 12 months with the Possibility of extension and/or permanency.