Career Opportunities: APS6 - Senior Procurement Advisor, Financial Governance and Procurement (45075) Requisition ID 45075 - Posted - $92,005 - $110,020 - Location of Position (1) - Ongoing - Full Time - Position Classification(s) (1)
APS6 - Senior Procurement Advisor, Financial Governance and Procurement, Financial Management Title: APS6 - Senior Procurement Advisor, Financial Governance and Procurement
Classification(s): Employment Type: Business Division: Finance, Gov, Budget & Business Services
Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.
The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTIQ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women's progression into senior leadership. A little bit about us
The Financial Governance and Procurement team works closely with the Department's legal and finance sections to support the broader Department in delivering a wide range of procurement activities. The team provides professional high-quality procurement and contract management support and advice to the Executive and the Department's business divisions to enable them to deliver their respective projects, programs and activities, in line with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), PGPA Act 2013 and related policy and guidance.
The opportunities we have available
The Financial Governance and Procurement team is seeking to engage a high performing, motivated and proactive candidate with a strong interest and experience in Procurement and/or Contract Management.
This role is at the APS 6 level and will assist a variety of stakeholders across the Department to achieve their procurement outcomes while also contributing to business improvement aiming to:
Streamline and update procurement and contracting processes. Look at where digital technology can be used to improve and automate manual processes. Engage with line areas to promote genuine early engagement and champion accountability and transparency in out procurement activities. What will you do?
As a Senior Advisor under limited/general direction you will undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for an APS6 classification.
The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide high level advice and support on procurement and contract management related matters across the Department Assist business areas conducting simple and complex procurements using best practices and judgment to make decisions on procurement and related activities that are fundamental to the day-to-day operations of Infrastructure Prepare and review a range of written material including reports, contracts, procurement documentation, Senate Estimates briefs, questions on notice and executive briefings Deliver procurement and contract management training to build capability and capacity Maintain and administer the procurement and contract management SAP system – MyWorkplace used for Procurement and Contract Registrations Collaborate with the team to develop tools and processes to drive innovation in the way the Department procures goods and services Represent the section at all levels including dealing with other departments and agencies, contractors and other stakeholders Promote and implement the Australian Public Services Values and business partnering culture. What else can we offer? Eligibility requirements Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:
Citizenship: To be eligible for employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts applicants must be an Australian citizen.
Health Assessment: The preferred applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department's preferred medical provider.
Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website .
Qualifications: Qualifications in Procurement, Contract Management, Project Management or Commerce would be highly regarded.
How to apply Applications for this opportunity close at 11:59pm AEST, Sunday 26 May 2024. In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than 2 pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a CV, no more than 3 pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the 'Who are we looking for' section.
Your application should be received through the department's online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.
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