Senior Commercial Officer & Scheme Management

Senior Commercial Officer, Temporary until March 2025

• Flexible location - role can be based in Sydney, Bathurst, Gosford
• Hybrid working options available and flexible working arrangements considered
• Salary Grade - Clerk 9/10: base salary starting at $ 120,859 - $133,183 plus superannuation and leave loading

An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen for a Senior Commercial Officer to join the NSW Telco Authority, a rapidly growing part of Digital.NSW within the Department of Customer Service.

You will be joining a friendly, fast-paced, dynamic and diverse team who is passionate about keeping people and places safe.

We are an inclusive employer that fully supports flexible working and values our people for their diverse ideas, backgrounds and skills. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the community we serve and welcome applications from everyone.

The role sits within the DCS Telco Commercial Team in the Commercial of NSW Telco Authority.

In this role you will:

Key accountabilities:

• Undertake business needs assessment, supply market analysis and commercial risk assessments to inform procurement planning and sourcing decisions
• Review and adapt the relevant NSW Government procurement scheme to ensure the scheme being managed is consistent with the NSW Procurement Policy Framework and relevant legislation and policies
• Align scheme terms and conditions with current scope, legislation, and policies, minimising risk for buyers while meeting organisational and statutory obligations.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be proactive and demonstrate a solid grasp of processes, or a readiness to acquire and enhance skills in procurement and Scheme Management.

What we need from you:

An up-to-date CV and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned to the role.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact ***************@customerservice.com.au

About NSW Telco Authority

NSW Telco Authority (NSWTA) operates and manages the Public Safety Network to deliver radio communications for frontline responders.

We work with emergency services and telecommunications carriers to protect communications assets during emergencies and natural disasters.

NSWTA is a delivery agency with responsibility for over $1.5 billion in key NSW Government projects that connect communities and support emergency services.

We lead and coordinate whole-of-government connectivity strategy to bridge the digital divide and help keep people and places safe.

NSWTA operates as a standalone Statutory Authority within the Department of Customer Service. We promote flexibility and we will consider part time, job share and other flexible arrangements.

We're proud of our customer-centric, people-first culture and it is key to the success of our fast-moving, high-performance organisation, where our people and partners live and breathe our values of Integrity, Trust, Service and Accountability.

We understand the importance of continuing to learn and grow in your career and provide a range of training and development opportunities to keep upskilling and nurturing our people. We're also committed to creating opportunities for job mobility and new experiences within our organisation or the wider public sector.

For more information, go to NSW Telco Authority

Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at $120,859 base plus superannuation

For enquiries relating to recruitment, please contact Katerina Xenos via **************@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 27th March 2024 at 9:59am

Working at Department of Customer Service

The Department of Customer Service (DCS) is a great place to work! Our values of accountability, trust, service, and integrity drive our initiatives and culture. We support innovative programs in areas as broad as digital government, consumer protection and major public works. We are an inclusive organisation that celebrates diversity and flexible work practices and believe our people are our greatest asset.

Visit our Careers site to find out what it means to work for us.

You Belong Here

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working.

We have 8 million+ reasons to care and want our employees to represent the communities that we serve.

You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.

We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team via **************@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8***.

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