Senior Procurement Officer Contracts

The Senior Procurement Officer position is responsible for developing medium and low risk good and services, ICT contracts and community services agreements. This involves developing, tender documents, procurement plans, evaluation reports, contract award documentation, contract management plans as well as consultation and negotiation with stakeholders.
The position is also responsible for contract administration which encompasses processing documentation for contract extensions, CPI increases and contract variations.
If you have strong skills and experience in contract development and/or management, with a proven track record in delivering value-for-money contract arrangements that deliver Departmental requirements and have a high level of personal integrity, professionalism and probity and ensure that all of our contracts comply with governing legislation, policy and departmental requirements, you will be a valuable resource to assist clients navigating the complex procurement and contract world to achieve value-for-money objective for the Department.
BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Our office is located in the heart of Perth CBD, close to cafes and the shopping precinct. Public transport is only a hop, skip, and jump away for an easy commute.
• 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 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 Job Applicant Pack.
We require you to submit:
A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and a statement of no more than 3 pages addressing the following Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria (in the context of the role specific responsibilities) contained in the Job Description Form:
Please provide examples to support your claims
Job Related Requirements

• Shapes and Manages Strategy
• Build Productive Relationships
• Communicates and Influences Effectively

Role Specific Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in contract development and contract management.
• Demonstrated research, analytical and problem-solving skills to shape and manage strategies that achieves results,
• Knowledge of government procurement policies, guidelines and practices.

All Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria as outlined in the Job Description Form will be assessed at various stages during the selection process.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
CANDIDATE SEARCH
If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
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 aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 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 WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for permanent appointment to the public sector, you may be required to be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and any other checks/clearances that are specified in the position requirements. Refer to the job advertisement and JDF for the specific requirements of the role.
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 Ana McDonald on (08) 9264 1302 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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