Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE755760
This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Role and our Branch
The Finance and Commercial Services division is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and committed Consultant Advisory Management - Systems to the Commercial Services branch.
Commercial Services 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.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The Consultant Advisory Management - Systems will administer the Department’s procurement processes, practices, systems and reporting services. This includes undertaking maintenance and system enhancements relating to the department’s Procurement and Contract Management System and troubleshooting system issues to ensure that the system and the users’ activities consistently comply with relevant legislation, policies and procedures. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of policies, guidelines and appropriate templates, practices and procedures for the Directorate and its stakeholders to support procurement activities.
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
2. Demonstrated well-developed analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills, including the ability to provide innovative solutions to complex problems and issues.
3. Demonstrated well-developed skills and practical experience and knowledge of computerised purchasing systems and associated applications.
5. Demonstrated well-developed written communication skills, including experience in preparing reports, briefing papers, and responses to Senior Management.
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 Mark Weaver, Senior Consultant Contract Operations and Systems by telephoning (08) 9264 5633 or emailing mark.weaver@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 three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to four (4) pages 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, 4 July 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.
