Manager Procurement Governance

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About Us

The Department of Transport & Planning (DTP) brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. Our job is to further integrate the transport network and improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability.

We are focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

DTP is committed to building a culture where we say 'yes' to flexible work arrangements, provide personal and professional development programs and support ways of working that help employees balance work and life.

DTP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. The department provides workplace adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Job description:

Investment & Technology is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning, and is responsible for providing investment strategy and delivering commercial and information technology services to drive high performance and improved commercial outcomes for the State.

About the Role

The Manager Procurement Governance is part of the Procurement Governance, Policy & Systems branch. This role is responsible for managing the Procurement Assurance Program, a data-driven, risk-based program that is supported by an analytics function within the Governance team.

As a second line assurance function, and a member of the Procurement division's leadership team, the role will work with the Procurement leadership team and the department's second line risk and compliance function to support the management of procurement-related risk across the Department. The role will also develop and maintain a strong relationship with the department's independent audit function to ensure an effective third line.

The role also coordinates and manages audit responses by the Procurement division, and supports the Audit, Risk and Integrity Committee as required, providing analysis on assurance reporting outcomes to inform proactive mitigations where necessary.

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Position Outcomes

The individual effectively drives and manages the Procurement Assurance Program, collaborating with key stakeholders to mitigate procurement-related risks, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. They also lead and develop a collaborative risk management capability within the Procurement division, applying specialist knowledge for insightful reporting to senior management and providing effective leadership for an engaged and high-performing team with a focus on safe, inclusive, and flexible operations.

Key Selection Criteria

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

· Partnering and Co-creation (Accomplished) Builds and maintains partnerships to achieve objectives; Coaches others on the co-creation process and builds team commitment to co-creation by demonstrating personal commitment; Builds trust in partnerships through timely and quality delivery of outcomes; Facilitates discussion and navigates differences of opinion to reach decisions.

· Innovation and Continuous Improvement (Accomplished) Uses understanding of clients or stakeholders' context to design and implement systems for continuous improvement within team or organisation; Reviews and analyses internal and external information to improve effectiveness and quality of work; Creates team environments where innovation and creativity are fostered and rewarded.

· Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (Leading) Considers a broad range of topics (beyond immediate area of work), works across government and at senior levels to develop and deliver sustainable solutions.

· Interpersonal Skills (Leading) Builds relationships at senior levels; Acts a convenor between teams and departments to build collaboration.

In addition to the core competencies, the individual, in a leading capacity, fosters a climate of openness and persistence, provides sound justifications for agreed positions, while also demonstrating accomplished skills in outcomes thinking by staying current with community needs, formulating aligned strategies, and actively promoting a collaborative culture to overcome barriers and deliver outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

Desirable

· Demonstrated experience in risk management, assurance, and analysis.

What we offer

o Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable

o Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services

o A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork

o Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements

o Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs

o We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

Click the ‘Apply' button and follow the prompts. Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Applications close 11.59pm on Monday 12th February 2024. For further information about the role please contact Brogan Duyndam - Director, Procurement Governance, Policy And Systems via **************@transport.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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