Job type: Full time / Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2028
Occupation: Construction
Reference: VG/VG/1834699
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
THE ROLE The Construction Procurement Advisor (High-rise Redevelopment) is responsible for providing specialist procurement advice and support to ensure procurement is run in an efficient and compliant manner.
The Big Housing Build just got bigger, and a Construction Procurement Advisor is required to support critical procurement activities to drive value for money outcomes for the whole of government whilst maintaining compliance with relevant legislative and policy obligations.
Are you: A proven procurement professional with a strong track record achieving best value for money outcomes?An expert in government procurement with expertise or an interest in public construction procurement?ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE: Engage and advise key internal stakeholders on policies, procedures, systems and standards to enable delivery of effective, outcomes-focused procurement activities across the program within legislative and regulatory requirements.Establish and maintain tendering, purchasing and contract development and management processes and systems that are rigorous, transparent and have credibility with all stakeholders.Assist with the development of procurement and funding documentation including specifications, statements of requirements, tender or submission documents, selection and approval reports.COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
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