AddressABOUT THE BRANCH/SECTION
The Strategic Procurement Branch (SPB) is responsible for the procurement, refresh and retender of non-ICT Whole of Australian Government (WoAG) coordinated procurement arrangements. These WoAG arrangements are established for commonly used goods or services by the Commonwealth.
In addition, SPB undertakes procurement processes for WoAG arrangements managed by other business areas in Finance. SPB collaborates closely with entities and industry to deliver competitive, fit for purpose and value for money procurement outcomes for the Commonwealth.
The Strategic Procurement Team is responsible for retendering and refresh procurement activities for the following WoAG arrangements: Management Advisory Services Panel (MAS); Master Media Agency (MMA) Services; and Stationery and Office Supplies. Support is also provided to other projects within the SPB, as well as stakeholders and external entities.
The key duties of the position include:THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a high-performing and enthusiastic leader with demonstrated leadership, management, commercial and procurement experience to join the team!
If you are interested in:
- working in a central Commonwealth public service agency;
- broadening your Strategic Procurement capabilities;
- engaging with a broad range of industry and entity stakeholders across a range of topics; and
- engaging with a wide range of APS-wide stakeholders;
As a Strategic Procurement Director, you will be responsible for:
- leading a small team of about 10 staff to deliver strategic WoAG tendering and contracting arrangements;
- managing consultants, such as probity and legal advisors;
- representing Finance at meetings with external stakeholders;
- working proactively and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including from other government entities and industry;
- leading complex negotiations;
- developing high-level briefing materials for the Department’s Senior Executive, the Finance Minister and Government; and
- transitioning procurement arrangements to a contract management team.
DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATION
For detailed information about this role, including the job specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable vacancy pack, which can be accessed by clicking the hyperlink at the bottom of this page.
Eligibility- Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing.
- Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain, or continue to hold the required security clearance level for the role as indicated in the downloadable job pack. All Finance staff are required to have a minimum baseline security clearance prior to commencement.
This recruitment process is being used to fill current and future vacancies. A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.
Getting to know the Department of FinanceAs a central agency of the Australian Government, the Department of Finance (Finance) plays an important role in assisting government across a wide range of policy areas to ensure its outcomes are met. Finance supports the government's ongoing priorities through the Budget process and fosters leading practice through the public sector resource management, governance and accountability frameworks. Finance plays a leading role in advising the government on many of its strategic priorities. We do this through our professional and considered approach to providing advice, developing policy, delivering services and engaging with our clients and stakeholders. Finance's key areas of focus are: - Budget - Business Enabling Services - Commercial - Governance and Resource Management
