Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE792463
This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Role and our Branch
Finance and Commercial Services are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Consultant Advisory Management.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The Senior Consultant Advisory Management manages department wide, medium risk procurement planning and initiation and contract management processes for the Department of Education. The role will focus on service agreements specific to the community services sector and the Delivering Human Services in Partnership Policy.
The role provides advice and guidance based on contemporary market and data analysis to elicit best value for money for the Department. This role will be responsible for supporting business units with contract management advice.
The successful applicant will maintain a detailed understanding of the role of procurement within the Department and the broader public sector, including government objectives that affect procurement.
The Commercial Services Directorate is part of the Finance and Commercial Services Division and has responsibility for the provision of support to the Department and Schools, for contract planning and management, insurance management, fleet management and commercial legal advice.
Cultural Diversity
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria
1. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the public sector procurement framework and experience in developing and managing contracts across multiple categories to meet the strategic and operational business needs within a complex organisation.
2. Well-developed written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to prepare and present complex procurement and technical documentation to a range of stakeholders.
5. Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage a large workload and achieve desired outcomes within required timeframes.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. Remaining selection criteria can be found on the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
All inquiries are welcomed
Please contact Penny Kennedy, Manager Commerical Services by telephoning (08) 9264 4140 or emailing penny.kennedy@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.
Your application should include:
- A maximum three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria included in this advertisement in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and Training Requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
- complete
- the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- training specific to this role required by Department policy; and
- the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 19 December 2022.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our division for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.