Senior Procurement Officer

Perth Zoo gets hands-on in wildlife conservation, at home and beyond our borders. This is what makes us one of the world’s best inner-city zoos.THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITIONAPPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 15 APRIL 2024Job DescriptionResponsible for implementing the delivery of procurement services to support the Zoological Parks Authority’s business operations and activities. This involves undertaking procurement and contract processes, facilitating and participating in tender evaluations, providing advice on procurement and contract matters, maintaining procurement procedures, forward procurement planning, and stakeholder engagement.Selection CriteriaApplicants should address the following four (4) criteria in a written application. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total. * Demonstrated experience in State Government procurement policies and procedures.

• Demonstrated experience in contract development and administration and/or contract management.

• Demonstrated high-level written communication skills, with the ability to prepare quality reports and technical documents.

• Well developed interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description Form. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Ms Melanie Price, Chief Financial Officer on (08) 9474 0345, or for further information about Perth Zoo, please visit .Application Instructions:To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:A covering letter.A written response addressing the above four (4) requested criteria (in no more than four (4) pages).A current resume.To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.No late or proforma applications will be accepted.A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.Substantive Equality StatementThe Zoological Parks Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or . Do not send applications to this email; they will not be accepted.Similar appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.