Senior Procurement Officer, Budget and Contract ManagementJob posted: 24/10/2024
Reference: VG/1827596
Occupation: Procurement
Salary Range: $109,730 - $132,764
The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We're focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It's all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.
About the role: The Senior Procurement Officer is responsible for providing support and oversight for the operational delivery of compliant, value-focused procurement activities (both general and ICT), and supporting competitive funding projects.This role ensures departmental procurements are delivered within broader legislative and policy frameworks, including the Department of Health and Victorian Government Purchasing Board procurement frameworks, whilst supporting staff to achieve strong value for money procurement outcomes for the department and the State.This position also provides high-level procurement and associated policy advice and support to a diverse range of internal business partners, leads and provides effective relationship management support across the department, and ensures compliance procurement and funding outcomes for the department.How you'll make a difference: Apply excellent commercial acumen to lead and support end-to-end procurement activities, including the provision of expert advice about procurement sourcing approaches and processes, approval frameworks, policies and control gates to internal clients and stakeholders.Liaise with a diverse range of internal stakeholders and ensure a high level of client service delivery.Comply with the Financial Management Act 1994, the Victorian Government Purchasing Board Supply Policies and other relevant legislation, regulations and government directives, policies and guidelines.Effectively apply government procurement policies and legislative requirements, including the application of Victoria's Social Procurement Framework, Local Jobs First Policy, and Fair Jobs Code.Review and provide expert advice on policy and guidelines to internal clients and stakeholders with respect to general and ICT procurement and funding planning.In line with key procurement principles, including probity and transparency, support the design and timely delivery of medium to high complexity procurement and funding documentation (Procurement Plans, specifications and request/response documents, evaluation materials, contracts and approval briefs), compliant with procurement procedures, legislative requirements, and contractual terms.Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate: Experience in public sector procurement would be highly regarded.What we offer: The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.How to apply: Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the 'Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at ******.
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