Job description
Senior Procurement Officer– State Government Contract
Location: Joondalup
Rate: L5
Hours: Full-time
Duration: 6-month contract
In this role you will oversee the execution of procurement and contract management services to support the department's business operations. This role includes managing procurement and contract processes, facilitating tender evaluations, offering advice on procurement and contract issues, and engaging with stakeholders.
Key responsibilities in the role:
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DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
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Location: Joondalup
Rate: L5
Hours: Full-time
Duration: 6-month contract
In this role you will oversee the execution of procurement and contract management services to support the department's business operations. This role includes managing procurement and contract processes, facilitating tender evaluations, offering advice on procurement and contract issues, and engaging with stakeholders.
Key responsibilities in the role:
- Implement and maintain procurement standards, policies, and guidelines in line with Government policy and legislation.
- Advise internal stakeholders on procurement planning, contract development, renewal, and risk mitigation.
- Manage procurement processes and develop technical and contract documents in consultation with stakeholders.
- Assist in developing and managing moderate to high complexity contracts.
- Maintain the department’s contract registers and ensure all contracts are current.
- Support the team leader in delivering procurement services.
- Facilitate tender evaluations and prepare related reports and documentation.
- Conduct research and recommend improvements to procurement and contracting procedures.
- Perform evaluations and quality audits, ensuring probity, confidentiality, fairness, value for money, and accountability.
- Provide training and guidance to departmental officers on procurement, contract management, and purchasing.
- Demonstrated experience in the delivery of Procurement Services including contract management that aligns to organisational business needs.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse, research and resolve procurement and contract management matters.
- Developed communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare and present procurement and technical documentation.
- Developed interpersonal and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to build, maintain and nurture stakeholder relationships.
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and ability to maintain a supportive work environment.
- Knowledge of the WA Procurement Act 2020, Western Australian Procurement Rules and other Government procurement policies and procedures.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
