Principal Procurement Officer

Temporary Full-Time Positions based in Brisbane CBD | The program includes building three new hospitals, expanding 11, upgrading rural and regional health facilities and delivering thousands of new hospital beds in the next five years. In addition, the intent is for this to be the first tranche of a 15-year program of infrastructure investments. Working in HCD, you will forge a new sustainable delivery model and contribute to the delivery of projects that ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders – what could be more rewarding than that?

About the role

• Government – Infrastructure – Procurement.
• Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for providing high quality construction related procurement advice and services to Health Capital Division.
• You will also oversee procurement activities for one or more Infrastructure Delivery and Planning programs.
• You will be responsible for allocated end-to-end capital procurement projects, with oversight of moderations and evaluations.
• You will contribute to professional practice by maintaining a sound knowledge of contemporary procurement strategies, policies and practices.
• The services you will manage include procurement planning activities, developing sourcing documentation, releasing tenders, evaluating offers, facilitating contract negotiation, and administering arrangements.
• You will actively participate in the design of new solutions and ways of working, leading the development, implementation and review of procurement systems, strategies, policies, and processes consistent with the requirements of the Queensland Procurement Policy.
• You will provide high-level advice to clients in a relevant, timely and accurate manner on matters relating to strategic and operational Health capital procurement.
• The role will be responsible for representing the procurement function, researching and preparing submissions, reports, briefing material, and correspondence to senior management.
• Your efforts will contribute to a professional and ethical work environment, fostering growth and continuous improvement for systems, processes and people.
• If you want to further your career and you are passionate about developing new skills, then we want you on our team.
• Temporary full-time opportunities in a newly established area, located in Brisbane CBD.

The successful person

• To be successful in the role, you will demonstrate high level knowledge and experience in procurement within construction related projects, strategies, policies and practices.
• You will also have high level conceptual and analytical skills to develop quality options and manage strategies to resolve complex procurement issues.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills will be important as you advise and influence clients and senior management on procurement issues.
• With a high level of client and customer focus your understanding of procurement, including the ability to manage team procurements, scope projects, and engage consultants/contractors will be a key focus in your success.
• This role will suit a well organised supervisor, ensuring you set your own and team priorities and achieve results within tight deadlines in a changing environment.

Benefits

• A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years and answer the following questions within your application:

• Question 1 – What is your motivation to join Health Capital Division?
• Question 2 – Describe a situation where you worked as part of a team to achieve an outcome?
• Question 3 – Provide an example of how you showed initiative to solve a problem?
• Question 4 – Have you ever had any serious disciplinary action taken against you in the Queensland public sector?

We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please view our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion here.