A great opportunity to develop your skills and experience. Lots of variety in what you do every day. Help the Tasmanian Government achieve value for money in its procurement activities. We are looking for a motivated, interested and capable individual with lots of potential to join our team. You will work as part of a highly skilled team of professionals, with plenty of opportunity to further develop your skills and experience. There are no set views on the best background for this role; instead, we are very interested in your capacity to do the job and develop into the role.
Why work for us? Our team is responsible for developing and administering the Tasmanian Government procurement framework, with the aim of ensuring that Tasmanian Government procurement activities achieve value for money outcomes and provide benefits to the Tasmanian community. The nature of the work we do provides a great opportunity for talented individuals to develop their skills, knowledge and experience in a highly respected workplace. Treasury is a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace with a strong values-based culture. We celebrate high performance and support flexibility in working arrangements. About you Ideally you will have:
a desire to develop your skills, experience and judgement; a willingness to take on a range of responsibilities and tasks; a capacity to undertake research, investigation and analysis; the ability to analyse both financial and non-financial data; the capacity to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders; and proven success in previous jobs, together with plenty of potential. We are looking to get the best person for this role and that person could come from a broad range of backgrounds. If you have these attributes, we would welcome the opportunity to talk to you about the role and how you could be successful in it.
About the opportunity On a day-to-day basis, the Assessment and Contracts Officer's responsibilities will include:
working as part of a team to ensure that the Branch's responsibilities are effectively achieved; assisting with the administration and maintenance of the Department of Treasury and Finance Prequalification Scheme and the Technology Services List; undertaking research, investigation and analysis into contemporary procurement issues and practices; liaising with internal and external stakeholders to provide timely and accurate advice in relation to the Department of Treasury and Finance Prequalification Scheme and the Technology Services List; providing support and/or participating in whole-of-government procurement processes; assisting with the operation and maintenance of the Tasmanian Government Purchasing and Tenders websites; and preparing a range of written material, including briefings, memorandums, correspondence and reports, as required. About the Branch The primary responsibilities of the Procurement, Risk and Contract Management Branch are to provide advice on and manage the Government's procurement policy and framework; manage whole-of-government contracting arrangements; and to proactively minimise the cost of risk to government agencies through the Tasmanian Risk Management Fund.
What you will get back The opportunity to work in a really broad and interesting area, in a role that has a direct impact on procurement outcomes for Tasmania. We find that the nature of the work undertaken provides our team with opportunities to quickly develop new skills, knowledge and experience. You will be provided with plenty of support and receive access to quality learning and development opportunities during your career. As you grow in the role, you will be provided with increasing opportunities to exercise your judgement and demonstrate your capabilities.
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We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants and provide opportunities for flexible working arrangements. We want our employees to reach their full potential which is why we make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to enable candidates with disability, illness and injury to fully participate. Please notify us if you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process to enable your full participation.
Period of Appointment Fixed-term Flexible up to 4 August 2027.
Hours per fortnight Up to 73.5 - hours flexible - talk to us about how this could work for you. We are open to considering a range of flexible work options including part-time hours.
Desirable Requirements A relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents Please download the Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants below:
How to apply Before applying, we encourage you to make contact with the person listed below to ensure you have a good understanding of the role and how it fits within Treasury.
To apply, please provide a copy of your current Resume and Short Form Application (maximum 2 pages) outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties.
Refer to the 'Advice to Applicants' document for further information.
To submit your application, please click the blue "Apply Now" button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your Resume and your two page Short Form Application (please note that you can upload .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, and .txt file types only). Referee details are submitted as part of the online application process, so ensure you have the contact details for two referees before doing this.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via email ******** before the closing date.
For more information Madeleine Gibson
Manager Procurement Policy
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(03) ********
