Senior Procurement Officer
Level 5, $101,122 - $110,517pa, PSCSAA 2024
Join an innovative agency that values collaboration, growth and flexibility and improves the lives of Western Australians.
At Finance we are committed to delivering the best results for our customers. We provide strategic advice to government, build infrastructure projects, such as schools and hospitals, buy goods and services for government, collect the State’s revenue and support the Western Australian economy through administering grants and rebates.
Our values of clarity, empathy, growth and collaboration guide everything we do. We value diversity and encourage different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. We are committed to making Finance the best place to work for everyone.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.
We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, young person or person with disability seeking assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64. If you are a person living with disability and require any adjustments or accommodations, please contact Alison Goodwin on (08) 6551 1456 or via email at Alison.Goodwin@finance.wa.gov.au. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.
When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
- flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week.
- professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career.
- generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work.
- access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work.
- corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs.
- Opportunity to support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Finance Indigenous Network (FIN), Gender Equity Champions Group, and Youth Working Group.
About The Role:
The Senior Procurement Officer provides professional procurement advice to clients and develops and/or manages medium and low risk whole of government or departmental contracts. This involves developing business cases, procurement plans, tender and evaluation documents, and contract management plans. The position will provide support and advice for all types of contracts; consult with government agencies, industry and the community, and maintain positive and effective stakeholder relationships. This position also works closely with internal and external stakeholders to promote compliance with the Department of Finance’s standards, processes and procedures.
About You:
We are seeking motivated and talented professionals with a passion for providing great customer service who are able to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to tailor communication style to their target audience. These roles also require strong interpersonal, analytical, time management and problem-solving skills. We are looking for individuals who display high attention to detail, have the ability to work with diverse stakeholders and are willing to learn and develop. We seek someone who shares our vision and values and has the energy and drive to see that goals are achieved and realign priorities when required. The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of the Microsoft suite. Candidates should have previous experience in contract and/or project management/development, and a good working knowledge of the WA Procurement Rules is desirable.
The position operates in Personal Leadership context. This means that you are required to demonstrate personal accountability for delivering excellence and support your team and agency in delivering strategic goals. You will be expected to build and nurture relationships and be willing to seek feedback and learn.
How to Apply:
If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:
- A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
- Cover letter of two (2) pages or less, outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and demonstrate leadership behaviours and alignment to our Values.
You will need to demonstrate your alignment to Finance’s Values throughout the process to be considered suitable.
Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.
Further Job-Related Information:
For further information about the position please contact Alison Goodwin on (08) 6551 1456 (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).
To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack, Job Description Form, and Leadership Behaviours. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.
If you are unable to view or download the documents, please call (08) 6557 8111 and select option 1, or email recruitment@finance.wa.gov.au, mentioning the vacancy reference number VCID03161 for assistance.
Currently there are four (4) permanent full-time or part-time positions available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to these advertised vacancies, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twenty four (24) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.
