Gippsland Water takes pride in its place in the Gippsland community. We are a quality essential service and support the health, safety and wellbeing of our community and staff. We are one of the critical stakeholders in the region, working towards a prosperous Gippsland.
We are growing, innovative and committed to ensuring that Gippsland Water remains a great place to work. We do this by:
Offering a flexible and stimulating workplace and investing in our people to enable us to adapt to the changing needs of our region. Building the capability and culture of our people into a more highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation. We also provide a range of employee benefits that will make your experience working at Gippsland Water both professionally and personally rewarding.
The role The Contracts and Procurement Lead is accountable for implementing, reviewing and providing guidance and support relating to contracts and procurement functions. The role is focused on delivering exceptional internal customer service and will balance the need for cost savings with the need for quality and reliable procurement decisions.
You will also lead and manage a small workgroup.
What you'll bring Proven experience in procurement and contracts management, including leadership roles. Understanding of Victorian Government Purchasing Board policies. Experience in the management and improvement of contract processes and frameworks. Well developed skills in probity or compliance assessment processes and managing contract management risk. Experience in leading, motivating and developing a team. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders. High level of analytical and problem-solving skills. Freedom We offer a variety of flexible arrangements to suit our employees varied needs and the business, including purchased leave, varied start and finish times, working from alternative locations, part time work and accrued days off. We understand that Gippsland Water and our customers benefit from enabling our employees to achieve balance in work and life.
How to apply For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Hemanthi Vithanage, Manager Contracts and Procurement, ******, Mobile 0418 468 699. Applications close on Wednesday 20 November 2024. Before applying for the position applicants should read the position description and included selection criteria. All applicants need to provide a statement addressing all selection criteria along with a copy of your current resume to be considered for this position.
Please note that if you do not fully address the selection criteria you may be excluded from being shortlisted for further progression in the recruitment process. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a National Police Check.
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