Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE879692
This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
Professional Benefits
The Department of Education offers a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Great East Perth location, with close proximity to public transport and other amenities
- Diverse and welcoming team
- Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days a week
The Role and our Branch
The Commercial Services Directorate is seeking to appoint an experienced individual to work within the Commercial Procurement Services (CPS) team who is interested in and passionate about improving educational outcomes for students in public schools through best procurement practice.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The CPS team provides procurement and contract development services for all Department of Education (the Department) contracts valued at $50,000 or more. This includes the preparation of procurement documents including Procurement Plans, Requests and evaluation reports, as well as the facilitation of tender evaluations in compliance and alignment with the WA Procurement Rules.
You will provide proactive, timely advice and information to stakeholders on contract compliance, practice and management matters whilst liaising with other parties, including the Department of Finance, on matters relating to procurement and contracting. The successful applicant will maintain a focus on customer service delivery and continuous improvement of services, develop and maintain effective communication links and working relationships to ensure access to diverse specialist knowledge.
Our team is part of the Commercial and Contracting Services Directorate and the greater Finance and Commercial Services Division which provides development and promotion opportunity within the Division. Our Directorate 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.
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:
1. Demonstrated considerable experience in the development of contract documentation, tender analysis and contract administration in the context of the public sector procurement framework.
3. Demonstrated well developed interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to liaise, consult and negotiate effectively with a range of stakeholders in a range of contexts.
4. Demonstrated well developed research and analytical skills, including the ability to provide innovative thinking to complex problems and issues.
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 Debra Watson, Manager on 9264 4123 / 0429 920 404 or Debra.Watson@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 two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to three (3) 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
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 18 April 2024.
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.
