Permanent Appointment
About the College
North Metropolitan TAFE is the established State Government provider of vocational education and training for the northern Perth region.
North Metropolitan TAFE has ten campuses located in the city and across the northern suburbs in Balga, Clarkson, East Perth, Joondalup (Kendrew, McLarty), Leederville, Midland, Mt Lawley, Nedlands and Perth (Northbridge).
With approximately 1300 staff and over 400 courses, North Metropolitan TAFE delivers high quality training across 48 industry areas including Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment, Automotive, Building and Construction, Business and Finance, Creative Industries, Education and Community Services, Engineering and Mining, English, Languages and Foundation Studies, Health, Beauty and Fitness, Hospitality, Tourism and Events, Information Technology, Library and Digital.
At North Metropolitan TAFE we value equity and diversity in our workforce and promote an inclusive and supportive workplace environment.
First Australian Peoples are encouraged to apply for this position.
Find out more by visiting our website: www.northmetrotafe.wa.edu.au.
About the role
The Purchasing Officer is responsible for processing purchase orders and invoices and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures. The Purchasing Officer also provides advice to college staff regarding purchasing processes and procedures.
To be successful in this role you will ideally have experience in a similar role and have demonstrated proficiency in the use of a purchasing and/or finance system. You will also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have demonstrated ability to work flexibly, both in a team environment and independently with limited supervision.
For Further Job Related Information:
Please contact Liz Ashton, Manager Procurement Contracts and Risk on (08) 9202 4891 or email liz.ashton@nmtafe.wa.edu.au
Work Benefits
Our employees have access to a range of benefits including:
- Salary packaging/sacrifice facility
- 9.5% employer superannuation contribution
- Deferred salary scheme – receive 80% salary for four years with the fifth year as a paid sabbatical leave from the workplace
- Thirteen weeks paid long service leave after 7 years
- Fifteen days personal leave
- Four weeks annual leave and an option to accrue ten additional days extra leave each year
- Flexible working hours
- Paid parental leave – 14 weeks
Ready to Apply?
Please refer to the Job Description Form for full position details and the Application Information as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
Advertised Reference Number: NMG077.18S
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit:
- A comprehensive Resume including two (2) professional referees
- A written application addressing the following requirements only outlined in the attached Job Description Form in no more than one (1) page:
- Demonstrated experience working within a procurement/finance or administration function of a large organisation.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computerised finance or purchasing systems.
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button. If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, please contact Establishment and Recruitment on (08) 9203 3735.
Other Conditions and Eligibility
Eligibility for employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Department of Education Criminal Clearance. If this position involves contact with children, the recommended occupant will also be required to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Card.
To be eligible for appointment applicants must have a working visa (for fixed term contract appointments) or permanent residency (for permanent appointments).
Over the next twelve (12) months; candidates found “Suitable” through this process may be offered appointment to similar & subsequent vacancies within the College or across WA Government (subject to candidate permission being granted).
Should no suitable applicant be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further applicants beyond the closing date.
Please note…
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close Thursday, 23 August 2018 at 4:00pm (WST).