Senior Procurement Officer, Procurement & Facilities Services , Education

The Procurement and Facilities Services Branch are seeking four (4) highly motivated Senior Procurement Officers to join our Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and General Goods and Services (GGS) Category Management teams to fill 2 permanent and 2 temporary positions (up to 2 years). The ideal candidates will have experience in managing the delivery of procurement projects including initial planning, development of relevant documentation, and establishment of contracts.

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Procurement
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/CO457965/22P
Closing date 05-Dec-2022
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Salary Other
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Contact person Amy Burns
Contact details (07) 3034 4700
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Your Opportunity:

• As the Senior Procurement Officer you will work as part of a team that provides high quality procurement advice and services to the department.
• The Senior Procurement Officer reports to the Manager, Procurement Services, Procurement and Facilities Services Branch, Finance and Assurance Services Division.

Your Role:

• Oversee and deliver high quality procurement advice and services covering; procurement planning activities, sourcing documentation development, release and evaluation processes and contract negotiation, formation, management and administration activities.
• Provision of high level advice to clients in a relevant, timely and accurate manner on matters relating to the procurement function.
• Advise, guide and mentor branch staff on state and Department procurement policies and practices, internal branch processes and templates used to deliver procurement services to clients.
• Maintain a detailed documentary record of procurement processes, decisions and contractual arrangements undertaken ensuring the audit trail is adequately maintained and documented for probity, accountability and audit purposes.
• Exercise a procurement delegation, overseeing sourcing processes
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of procurement systems, strategies, policies and processes consistent with the requirements of the Queensland Procurement Policy and procurement best practice.
• Research and prepare submissions, reports, briefing materials and correspondence and provide expert analysis and advice to senior management on matters relating to the procurement function.

About You

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following qualities, skills and experience:

Essential

• Sound working knowledge of the Queensland Government's Procurement Framework (or similar), processes, policy and legislation, tender and contracting procedures and contract management processes
• Well organised, able to multi-task with demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, effectively manage competing priorities and remain agile in a fast-paced working environment.
• A confident communication style with the ability to tailor correspondence and advice across management levels and depending on your audience; and
• You will have experience as an active team member working within an inclusive team environment

Desirable

• Level 3 or higher in Government (Procurement and Contracting)
• For ICT Category Role only - Sound working knowledge of the Queensland Information Technology Contracting (QITC) Framework (or similar)

How to Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Contact Name: Amy Burns, (07) 3034 4700

Closing Date: Wednesday, 07 December 2022

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Further information

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For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

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Role Description

Information Package for Applicants