AddressCompany description:
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/
Job description:
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training. An exciting opportunity is available to lead and manage the delivery of ICT procurement.
- Ongoing Full-Time Opportunity
- Locations within Statewide NSW will be considered (subject to suitable office location availability)
- Competitive salary ranging from $139,787 to $161,663 plus super
- 35 hour work week plus Flex Leave Entitlements
- Fitness Passport unlocking access to 1500+ fitness facilities
About the role
This role leads and manages the provision of procurement services across Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Procurement projects, implementing contract maximisation strategies to achieve value for money outcomes. Working in a highly collaborative team based throughout NSW, you will provide expert advice on innovative contract management practices to meet business needs and government direction on procurement, whilst facilitating high engagement and commitment with diverse stakeholders.
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About you
We are looking for a self-motivated individual who can lead, engage and drive a high performing small team to deliver compliant and effective procurement outcomes. Your communication skills and capacity to influence and build relationships with team members and stakeholders will be first-class. Your ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment will ensure your success in the role.
Your will also bring:
- Experience in managing and delivering ICT procurements.
- Knowledge of the NSW Government ICT Service Scheme SCM0020.
- Ability to analyse and implement changes to improve the experience for all stakeholders.
- Demonstrated initiative, analytical, and problem-solving skills and proven ability to initiate and participate in business improvement activities.
- Commitment to innovation and continual service improvements to look for opportunities to streamline and improve processes with a focus on service delivery.
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working arrangements.
- 35 hour working week.
- Competitive salary, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions.
- Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth.
How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.
Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC's validity (up to 5 years).
Closing date: 1 July 2024 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Kynan Baker at ************@det.nsw.edu.au or 0434 182 ***.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (*****@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
