Permanent appointment
South Metropolitan TAFE is the primary provider of vocational education and training across the southern metropolitan region of Perth. We train thousands of students every year and engage with industry, businesses and the community. We play a vital role in the economic prosperity of the state by ensuring Western Australians can get the skills they need to engage in the workforce. As one of Western Australia’s most diverse registered vocation and education training (VET) providers, SM TAFE offers a diverse range of qualifications across trade, technical and professional disciplines to over 25,000 students each year.
With campuses that stretch South from the Derbal Yaragan (Swan River) down to Mandjoogoordap (the Peel region), SM TAFE employs approximately 1500 staff across twelve locations. We promote a workplace culture based on our values of Integrity, Excellence, Agility and Innovation and welcome applicants who wish to contribute to vocational education and training in Western Australia.
We are an equal opportunity employer who is committed to supporting a culturally diverse workforce that welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Find out more by visiting our website: www.southmetrotafe.wa.edu.au
Please note that applicants must be available for interview during the week commencing Monday, 12 December 2022.
About the role
The primary responsibility of this critical role is to ensure timely and efficient delivery of procurement and contract management services to SM TAFE. This includes providing specialist advice on contract management, contract formulation and tender analysis.
The position is responsible for the provision of customer focused, high-performance services that underpin the core business of the SM TAFE. The position is also the designated Chief Procurement Officer.
To be successful in this role you will ideally have extensive knowledge and experience in supply chain management in a large government agency or equivalent. You will have strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to liaise and deliver a customer-centric service.
For Further Job Related Information
Please contact Hamulinda Simuchoba, Director Finance on (08) 9229 9216 or email Hamulinda.Simuchoba@smtafe.wa.edu.au
Work Benefits
Our employees have access to a range of benefits including:
- Salary packaging/sacrifice facility
- 10.5% employer super 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
- Various employee health and wellness initiatives and benefits
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 Vacancy Reference Number: SMG193.22S
If you have what it takes to be a part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following:
- A comprehensive Resume including two (2) professional referees
- A covering letter not exceeding three (3) pages demonstrating your ability to meet the Essential Selection Criteria outlined on page 3 of the attached JDF.
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).
This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next 12 months.
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 Tuesday, 6 December 2022 at 4:00pm (WST).
