Senior Procurement / Contract Practitioner

About the role:
An exciting opportunity is available through a new role in the Business Support Division within Intelligence & Covert Support Command (ICSC). ICSC is seeking a VPS5 Senior Procurement/Contract Practitioner who will assist in navigating government procurement processes, write applications, support ICSC procurement governance and assist with contract management.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
* Working alongside specialist Divisional Managers and local Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to understand operational and business requirements.
* Liaising with relevant Victoria Police stakeholders and suppliers to co-ordinate end-to-end procurement processes.
* Familiarising with technical products to support asset purchasing and contract management.
* Supporting a number of consecutive procurement processes, responding to changing priorities and time-sensitive requests.
As the successful applicant, you will have:
* Highly developed written communication skills, with experience in identifying and effectively communicating issues to a wide range of audiences.
* Demonstrated ability to manage priorities within tight timeframes and allocate/manage workload accordingly.
* Demonstrated experience in procurement activities including familiarity with governance and probity practices and supporting strategic direction and change.
* Ability to work autonomously on your own initiative and be self-motivated and driven.
Requirements and relevant information:
* One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
* This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
* The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
* The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
Your application must include:
* Resume
* Completed application form – the word document (2. Application Form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.
Applications close midnight, Wednesday 27 March 2024.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE).
For further information, please contact: Emily Greenwood on (03) 8335 8835 or Emily.Greenwood@police.vic.gov.au.
We welcome applications from people with disability. If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 8082.
About Us:
Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.
Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.
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