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Location:
Osborne Park
Directorate:
Buildings and Contracts
Position number / Pool Ref number:
00032337, 00030422, 00033244
Work Type:
Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Closing Date:
2024-04-02 4:00 PM
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Strategic Procurement Services Opportunities
Level 6 - 8 $110, 309 - $156,598 pa, PSCSAA 2022
Join our team and be part of an innovative agency that values collaboration, growth and flexibility while improving the lives of Western Australians.
At Finance we’re committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for our customers.
We deliver a diverse range of services throughout the State including providing leadership and advice across government, building infrastructure projects such as schools, hospitals and community facilities, buying goods and services for government such as electric vehicles, pharmaceutical products or software services and we coordinate initiatives to support the Western Australian economy like administering grants and rebates.
Surprising right? Our collaborative approach and commitment to innovation means we get things done.
Our staff are passionate about the work we do and our values of clarity, empathy, growth and collaboration underpin everything. We are also committed to making Finance the ‘best place to work’ which means we value flexibility and diversity.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage gender diversity, Aboriginal people, young people, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to join us.
As part of our team, you will enjoy:
- a range of flexible work options including working from home up to 2 days per week.
- significant opportunities to develop and grow through a range of professional development, training, and on the job learning opportunities.
- generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave and 3 public service holidays each year. In addition, long service leave accrues every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year.
- flexible workspaces at our Djookanup location in Osborne Park, where you will be able to choose the type of office space that enables you to do your best work.
- access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup.
The Strategic Procurement Services (SPS) team within the Department of Finance (Finance) provides procurement advice and support to strategically important WA State
Government programs, projects and initiatives. We are looking to add three highly skilled and motivated procurement professionals to the team to support two specific projects.
- Department of Communities: Commercial & Contract Model Review (CCMR)
- 1 x Level 7, Senior Procurement Manager or Level 8, Assistant Director Senior Procurement Services position*.
- Department of Health: Electronic Records Program
- 1 x Level 6, Procurement Manager position.
- 1 x Level 7, Senior Procurement Manager or Level 8, Assistant Director Senior Procurement Services position*.
These are temporary positions, available for immediate filling. The positions are available for an initial period of 12 months, with a possibility of extension(s).
Preferably the role(s) will be filled on a full-time basis, although part-time applicants will be considered.
We are also seeking to establish a suitability list to fill expected vacancies that may arise within the next 24 months. Suitable applicants will be placed on the list, from which fixed term, full-time or part time, or permanent appointments may be offered as projects and vacancies arise. Please note that being placed on the suitability list does not guarantee you placement in a position.
In your application please specify the level/s you wish to be assessed against and which project/s you are interested in.
About The Roles:
Department of Communities
The Department of Communities requires highly experienced procurement professional for the procurement of future housing maintenance services across the State. Communities is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of approximately 35,000 Public Housing dwellings, 2,700 Remote and Town Based Aboriginal Community dwellings and 5,000 Government Regional Officers’ Housing dwellings, located in metropolitan, regional, and remote locations across Western Australia.
While experience in the facilitation of different works procurement processes and/or knowledge/experience of Communities is preferred, it is not essential. Work location is subject to negotiation, with flexible work arrangements available to allow a mix of working from Finance’s Djookanup office in Osborne Park, the Communities office at 130 Stirling Street, Perth and from home.
Department of Health
The Department of Health requires highly experienced procurement professional for the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Program. The EMR is one of the biggest, most exciting ICT Programs that will transform the WA public health system from paper records to a contemporary EMR, integrating and optimising healthcare. This Program is a key initiative of the Digital Strategy for the Western Australian Government and a rare, exciting opportunity for motivated, innovative, and highly experienced procurement professionals to execute the Strategic Procurement outcomes for a major WA health priority that will improve health outcomes for West Australians.
While experience in the facilitation of ICT procurement processes is preferred, it is not essential. Work location is subject to negotiation, with flexible work arrangements available to allow a mix of working from Djookanup, the Health Support Services Office at 81 St Georges Terrace, Perth and from home.
About SPS:
SPS provides agencies with skilled procurement personnel to assist and support strategic or complex procurement activities on priority government projects. These projects may involve the procurement of goods and services, ICT, maintenance, community services and cooperative procurements. Projects may also involve the review or development of procurement policy, practice and frameworks or more broadly relate to governance and probity.
Engagement in SPS projects includes negotiated work locations to provide the services as requested. Flexible work arrangements are available and negotiated with the client agency to allow a mix of working from the client agency office, Djookanup and from home.
About You:
The ideal candidates will be strategic thinkers, who can identify options, advise on policy and facilitate complex procurements independently, whilst balancing the role of Finance and needs of Client Agencies, in delivering priority government projects.
As Client Agency requests cover a variety of different projects, we are seeking talented employees from a range of backgrounds, and staff from across Finance are encouraged to apply. Knowledge and experience of procurement, policy, contract, or stakeholder management will be advantageous.
How to Apply:
If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS word or PDF format only: * A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
- A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages which demonstrates your interest in the role and what capability, skills and experience you have in meeting the requirements of the role and our Values.
You may need to provide documentation to substantiate claims regarding any qualifications listed on your covering letter and/or CV.
Virtual interviews may be used as part of this recruitment process.
You will need to clearly demonstrate your alignment to the Department’s Values throughout all stages of the selection process as a pre-requisite for appointment.
Please ensure you apply by the closing deadline as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Further Job-Related Information:
Please contact Adrian Tirli via email for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).
Please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form for full position details as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
If you experience difficulties downloading these documents, please call (08) 6557 8111, select option 1 followed by option 2 or email and quote VCID02910 to obtain an Applicant Information Pack.
Currently there are three (3) full-time or part-time, fixed-term appointments for twelve (12) months available for filling, with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twenty-four (24) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.
