This is a permanent full-time position commencing March 2025
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
The Role
The Senior Consultant manages department wide, medium risk procurement planning and initiation and contract management processes for the Department of Education. The role provides advice and guidance based on contemporary market and data analysis to elicit best value for money for the Department.
The role key responsibilities are:
- Provide procurement planning and policy advice to Business Areas to assist in initiating new procurements.
- Provide contract management advice and support to business contract managers ensuring contracts are managed aligning to Government best practice.
- Monitors and reviews Department goods and services procurement practices to provide ongoing quality assurance and compliance to Procurement Rules and Department policies.
If successful, you will apply and advise on state procurement frameworks, policies and best practice in procurement, ensuring that decision making is based on the principle of value for money, and alignment with wider Department and government objectives. You will be expected to act with integrity, comply with policy requirements and best practice when undertaking procurement activities and support others to do the same.
The Senior Consultant will maintain current knowledge and understanding of government procurement requirements, including Buy Local, engaging Western Australian Disability Enterprises and Registered Aboriginal Businesses, and sustainable procurement considerations.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Craig Katnich, Manager Commercial and Contracting Services on (09) 9264 4609 or by emailing craig.katnich@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A maximum three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria (providing examples of claims made) as outlined in the attached JDF:
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.
3. Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to interrogate data to provide insight into contract management compliance to Procurement Rules and identify trends/issue.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE941622
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 20 March 2025.
