Associate - Procurement

Build the future with QTC

Join an organisation that has been recognised as ‘one of Australia’s best places to work’, winning multiple Employer of Choice awards in recent years for professional development, employee benefits and culture.

QTC is the central financing authority for the Queensland Government and provides financial resources and services for the State. We manage the State’s funding program in the global capital markets to deliver sustainable and cost-effective borrowings for the Queensland Government, local governments, and other related entities (our clients). 

With a statutory role to advance the financial interests and development of the State, we help to deliver innovative, long-term solutions that contribute to the growth of Queensland’s economy. We protect Queensland’s financial interests and deliver better financial outcomes by centralising the management of our clients’ borrowings, cash investments, and foreign exchange.

Purpose of Role

As an Associate (Procurement), you’ll play a crucial role in providing procurement advice and governance aligned with the procurement operating model and associated policies and procedures. Your work will contribute to achieving the organisation’s corporate strategic plan and delivering superior results through QTC’s values and ways of working.

Key accountabilities 

To contribute at an experienced level to the following capabilities (aligned to the procurement operating model): 

• Business Partnering (internal) – provide assistance to internal stakeholders:
  • in understanding the procurement process in line with QTC’s Procurement Policy
  • in understanding their requirements to procure and implement a fit for purpose solution that meet requirements and objectives
  • to select contracting approach and guidance on which terms to use (ie, QTC or vendor terms)
  • with contract management hygiene including assistance with contract renewals
  • as being a trouble-shooter for contract management and vendor performance queries.
• Relationship Management (external) – assist internal stakeholders to achieve optimal vendor performance through building and managing relationships with priority vendors.
• Contract Management – contribute to the day to day management and administration of QTC’s contract management system. 
• Procurement Expertise (end to end) – support internal stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle key phases, including: procurement planning, go to market, and contract management.
• Delivering work of a high standard and commitment to continuous professional development. 

The role will:

• Implement team, corporate and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Provide high quality work.
• Deliver optimal results through collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Meet reporting requirements to enable informed decision making.
• Demonstrate capacity across a broad spectrum of skills needed for business success:
  • Negotiation, facilitation, communication skills (verbal, written, presentations) suitable to stakeholders
  • Financial, economic, industry and statistical analysis skills with high attention to detail
  • Research, reporting and advocacy to a level suitable for presentation to stakeholders
• Demonstrate contribution to:
  • Flow of work and information 
  • Collaboration, innovation and superior results 
  • Stakeholder engagement 
  • Alignment with change programs 
  • Alignment with QTC culture 
  • Continuous improvement 
  • Governance and risk management 
• Personal drive and integrity and accept accountability.
• Ability to be discreet, maintain confidentiality, recognise and respect sensitivities.
• Personal leadership consistent with QTC values and highest level QTC competencies. 
• Takes a lead role in self-development by demonstrating ongoing learning, accepting stretch assignment opportunities, and commitment to success. 

Qualifications

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or significant equivalent contribution and understanding.

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement and/or contract management roles that demonstrate overall competency.

Desirable 

• Experience in Government procurement with delivered results (preferred) or identified capacity to deliver results.

Why will QTC be the best work of your career?

Work

We do work that improves Queensland for generations. We are a leader in finance, creating meaningful solutions with profound outcomes. We set the standard in financial solutions. We address the challenges of today, with results for tomorrow. 

People

We are an inspired team of solution creators. We believe that curiosity is the ultimate problem solver. That the best teams are united by trust, not divided by ego. And that diversity sets us apart. 

Culture

We recognise that developing our people leads to their success, that energised teams create brighter outcomes and that with the freedom to challenge, we can strive for better together. 

Benefits 

We are dedicated to investing in your future. We understand that an energised mind is cultivated by time and investment, that developing future leaders requires commitment and that your best work starts with your best self. Benefit from a best-in-class professional development program, flexible work, leadership programs, study support, paid-parental leave, salary packaging and a corporate wellbeing program (including discounts for you and your family to a range of fitness facilities close to home or work).

‘Employer of Choice’ and Culture awards

QTC has been recognised as one of Australia’s best places to work, receiving the ‘Employer of Choice’ award from Human Resources Director (HRD) in 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020. In 2019, QTC received a high-profile award from the world’s foremost culture and leadership experts—The Human Synergistics’s Culture Transformation Achievement Award—for the positive behaviour and attitude of its employees.