Details: Do you like a challenge and want to be a key part of a high performing team who manage complex infrastructure procurements for Roads ACT?
Roads ACT is responsible for the management of the territorial and municipal roads, national highways, community paths, stormwater network, bridges, carpark facilities, traffic signals, streetlights and associated infrastructure. Roads ACT manage these assets on behalf of the ACT Government for the enjoyment of the Canberra community.
You will join a team of highly experienced officers who work collaboratively and responsively to deliver Procurement Services for the Branch. Roads ACT is a diverse, innovative and professional team who come from a wide variety of backgrounds. We welcome people with experience from the community, public and private sectors and believe the more diverse our knowledge base is, the better our results will be.
This role is responsible for leading complex procurements including developing documentation. The position will implement a continuous Strategic Procurement Plan that outlines a timeline for procurement activities (including meeting scheduled milestones and associated target dates) to ensure that replacement procurements are completed in sufficient time to continually deliver Roads ACT's maintenance programs.
The role will support and advise staff on lower value procurements to ensure established procurement procedures are followed and update Roads ACT procedures to ensure alignment with Whole of Government reforms.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.Driver's licence (C-Class) is essential.Knowledge/interest in Roads ACT's functions is desirable.Qualification in procurement/project management/contract management is highly desirable.Demonstrated infrastructure procurement experience is essential.Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering and/or related technical disciplines is desirable.Relevant infrastructure related industry experience is highly desirable.This position does not require a pre-employment medical.This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.Note: This position is available immediately until 2 March 2025 with possibility of extension up to nine months.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Interested applicants are asked to provide;
A supporting statement of no more than three pages outlining experience and/or ability and clearly addressing each of the requirements listed in Selection Criteria section in the attached Position Description;A current curriculum vitae; andContact details of at least two referees.Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. NoteThis is a temporary position available immediately until 2 March 2025 with possibility of extension up to nine months.
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