Associate Director Procurement

At the Department of Training and Workforce Development we support Western Australia’s training system to develop the skills and capabilities needed to transform lives while creating strong and vibrant businesses, communities, and the economy.We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, youth, women and people of diverse sexualities and genders.Find out more about our work by visiting our website .The Role
The Associate Director Procurement leads the development and management of the Departments procurement frameworks, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996 and Procurement Act 2020. The position provides strategic and technical expertise and oversight, including support and training of procurement staff to contribute to the strategic goals of the Department through promoting integrity and ethical behaviour and ensuring value driven outcomes in collaboration with various stakeholders.Employee BenefitsYou will have access to a range of benefits which may include:

• Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remotely;
• Flexible leave arrangements, including study leave;
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers;
• Career and professional development programs and opportunities; and
• Salary packaging options.

Want to know more?
For full details of the role, eligibility requirements and what we are looking for, read the attached job description and application package.If you have any questions about the position, please contact Tammy Ford, Director Infrastructure, Programs and Procurement on 0468 572 820 or emailIf you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact Human Resources via or via (08) 6551 5071.How to apply
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit an application consisting of:

• a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role and
• a brief covering letter not exceeding three (3) pages, relating your skills and experience against each selection criteria as outlined in the attached Job Description Form.

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.If you require assistance or cannot access the attachments, please contact us on (08) 9203 3735.Please note…
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants.