Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 638235
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Status: Full-Time Ongoing Vacancy
Remuneration: ASO7 ($108,109 - $116,864 p.a.)
+ 11.5% Superannuation
Role Details
The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Strategic Contracts Officer to join the Procurement and Contracting team on a full-time ongoing basis.
The role is responsible for:
Initiating, planning and delivering significant strategic contract procurement programs, projects and services to influence and guide agency policy, operations and service delivery.
Providing strategic leadership and expertise for the development, implementation and review of DCP's procurement and contract formation and reform processes.
Managing the identification and implementation of strategies and initiatives to support the creation of strategic value-for-money opportunities.
Providing expert consultation to senior management and key stakeholders regarding complex contracting and procurement issues, policies and systems.
About You
We are seeking a resourceful individual experienced in managing complex and strategic procurements, leading negotiations and developing contracts.
To be successful you will have a strong ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with sensitivity and diplomacy at all levels.
Keen analysis and research skills will allow you to develop and implement practical solutions for critical issues.
You will have significant experience in the end-to-end management of strategic and complex government procurement and contract management.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our team and make a significant impact in driving the success of our procurement operations, so apply today!
About the Business
The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia.
The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.
What We Offer:
Career progression tailored to your goals: we are a large organisation with diverse opportunities across metropolitan Adelaide, regional and remote South Australia.
Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for employees and their families.
Strong commitment to learning and development.
Paid Parental and Partner Leave.
Free annual flu vaccination for staff.
Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.
Access to Fitness Passport: a workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.
Special Conditions
To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions , please click on the attached role description.
Enquiries: Jacqui Bennett, Senior Manager - Hays on 08 7221 4119 or email:
Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.
This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.
Applications close: 12/12/2024 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- Role Description - Strategic Contracts Officer - Procurement and Contracting - ASO7.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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