Principal Contracts Officer

This is a permanent, full time vacancy.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The ICT Contract Services Branch is responsible for providing procurement and contract management support for technology solutions.

The Principal Contracts Officer contributes to the achievement of the Branch’s outcomes ensuring the Department receives high quality services and value for money from its contracts. The position holder is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of contract management procedures and records as well as the involvement in the negotiation and re-negotiation of contracts will be required.

Additionally, the role will include monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the performance of service providers and contract management processes.

BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Flexible working arrangements
• Career pathway opportunities
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

ABOUT JUSTICE

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

APPLICATION PROCESS

How to apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.

We require you to submit:

1. A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and;
2. A statement no more than two (2) pages, addressing the role specific criteria contained in the JDF.
   Please provide examples to support your claims.

All remaining Job-Related Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 17***for culturally appropriate application advice.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 17***to for a confidential discussion.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact David Finney, Assistant Director ICT Contract Services on (08) 9264 16***for a confidential discussion.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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