Procurement Officer & Project Officer (Open Pool)
Level 4, $87,712 - $92,057 pa, PSCSAA 2022
We are establishing a Recruitment Pool for candidates with an interest in the building and construction, and contracts/procurement industries.
Join our team and be part of an innovative agency that values collaboration, growth and flexibility while improving the lives of Western Australians.
At Finance we’re committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for our customers.
We deliver a diverse range of services throughout the State including providing leadership and advice across government, building infrastructure projects such as schools, hospitals and community facilities, buying goods and services for government such as electric vehicles, pharmaceutical products or software services and we coordinate initiatives to support the Western Australian economy like administering grants and rebates.
Surprising right? Our collaborative approach and commitment to innovation means we get things done.
Our staff are passionate about the work we do and our values of clarity, empathy, growth and collaboration underpin everything. We are also committed to making Finance the ‘best place work’ which means we value flexibility and diversity.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage gender diversity, Aboriginal people, young people, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to join us.
As part of our team, you will enjoy:
- a range of flexible work options including working from home up to 2 days per week.
- significant opportunities to develop and grow through a range of professional development, training, and on the job learning opportunities.
- generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave and 3 public service holidays each year. In addition, long service leave accrues every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year.
- flexible workspaces at our Djookanup location in Osborne Park, where you will be able to choose the type of office space that enables you to do your best work.
- access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup.
About The Roles:
Procurement Officer’s at Finance experience a lot of variety and work closely with a broad range of customers from other government agencies to develop and/or manage contracts for goods and services to help meet community needs. This can range from helping to buy helicopters for Emergency Services and medical equipment for hospitals, to contracting building maintenance contractors to ensure public buildings are repaired and maintained. The work involves working with the key stakeholders to understand what goods or services are needed, what timeframes are involved and to provide advice on how the goods/services can be obtained. Procurement Officers assist with the preparation of contract documents, evaluation of offers and management of contracts. Procurement Officers also help to promote compliance with relevant policies, standards, processes and procedures, and supporting customers to improve their internal practices. These roles learn about the procurement process by managing low risk contracts and the more high risk, complex contracts and managed by more experienced officers.
Project Officer’s also experience working with a broad range of customers on a broad range of construction and maintenance projects. The role of Project Officers are to contribute to and support the larger project teams. These teams comprise of in house and private sector professionals (in project management, engineering, architecture to name a few). The teams work closely to plan, deliver, and administer construction or repair projects for government. This involves planning and managing the project scope and timeframes, resourcing, communicating progress, delays, and risks, and any contractual issues that may arise. This work can involve the analysis of systems, data and trends for reporting and to support the advice we provide our customers. Often these projects need to procure the necessary trades and services needed for construction and maintenance so a Project Officer also contributes to the procurement process, working closely with those teams. As with the Procurement Officer roles, these Project Officer opportunities manage the less risk, complex projects. However, career paths can lead to the project management of high risk, complex construction and maintenance/repair projects across Western Australia.
About You:
If you enjoy variety and are interested in starting a career in the construction and/or procurement industries, these opportunities may be for you. We need people who are pro-active, organised and can manage a diverse workload and deliver great outcomes; people who can establish and maintain productive working relationships with a broad range of customers working in a range of industries (health, education, law and order, and other general public services). These roles also suit people who are analytical and enjoy problems solving, and have sufficient computer proficiency to complete administrative duties, write reports, and other professional documents. If you don’t have project or procurement experience, you may have skills or knowledge that would transfer well to these opportunities.
On the job training is provided.
The Recruitment Process:
The Department of Finance is seeking to establish a recruitment pool to draw from for future opportunities.
This has been an open-ended pool recruitment process which meant there had been no closing date for applications, with rounds of assessments commencing every 3 months.
Applications for this pool recruitment process will now close at 12pm on Monday, 25 November 2024. Applications received will be included in the final round of assessments.
Applicants found suitable will be placed in the pool which may be used to fill full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term vacancies with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency. The pool will be open for a period of 24 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Please note that being placed in the pool does not guarantee your placement in a position.
How to Apply:
If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS word or PDF format only:
- A comprehensive CV of no more than three (3) pages that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
- A brief covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, that outlines why you are interested in these roles and the skills, knowledge and expertise that would see you succeed.
Please ensure you clearly indicate on your application which role/s you are applying for.
You may need to provide documentation to substantiate claims regarding any qualifications listed on your covering letter and/or CV.
Virtual interviews may be used as part of this recruitment process.
You will need to clearly demonstrate your alignment to the Department’s Values throughout all stages of the selection process as a pre-requisite for appointment.
Further Job-Related Information:
For further information about the position, please contact Anita Taseska at anita.taseska@finance.wa.gov.au (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).
Please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form for full position details as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
At Finance, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and lived experiences. As a measure intended to achieve equality we encourage women, people with disability, people who are Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander to apply. Sections 51, 66R, 66ZP, 31 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1982 apply to this recruitment process.
If you experience difficulties downloading these documents, please call (08) 6557 8111, select option 1 followed by option 2 and quote Pool Ref VCID02758 to obtain an Applicant Information Pack.
The Department may seek to advertise similar positions via a separate recruitment process to supplement the field of applicants.
