AddressJob details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification AO5 Workplace Location Cairns region Job ad reference QLD/FNR549725/24T Closing date 21-Mar-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration 15 Apr 2024 to 20 Dec 2024 Contact person Geoff West Contact details (07) 4037 3852
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About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role
The Senior Project Officer (Procurement) role and responsibilities include:
- Undertake procurement projects including initial planning, development of documentation and establishment of contracts, ensuring compliance with state and departmental procurement policy, achievement of desired business outcomes and delivery of value for money.
- Prepare reports, correspondence, and submissions to key stakeholders and clients. Contribute to negotiations with suppliers and liaise with personnel both within and outside of the department.
- Liaise with internal clients to determine requirements and progress of procurement projects, and external contractors in the conduct of procurement projects.
- Develop, maintain and monitor relationships with internal clients and external contractors for the purpose of achieving and sustaining customer satisfaction and value for money.
- Contribute to the development of local desktop guides on processes within the procurement section including procurement procedures and template documentation such as invitation documentation and evaluation plans.
- Monitor and control own workload, taking responsibility for allocation and reallocation of work as circumstances require.
- Analyse procurement matters, identifying and assessing options and recommending strategies to resolve issues.
- 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 for sourcing activities certifying that the procurement process undertaken has been in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and State Procurement Policy.
- Contribute to the achievement of an equitable, ethical and safe working environment for staff, which has an emphasis on commitment, skills development, professional growth and continuous improvement directed towards the achievement of the branch goals and objectives.
Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.
A background in Queensland Procurement Policy with experience in tenders and contract management are desirable in this role but not essential.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- FNR549725_24T - Role Description (PDF, 162KB)
Role Description
Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
Information Package for Applicants
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