Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE887756
This is a permanent full-time position commencing in July, 2024
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts 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
- Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home on a rotational basis
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
This role will assist with the management of asset planning and services contracts, including conducting compliance checks against contract specifications and service delivery outcomes. You will also undertake contract administration and maintain contract management databases, schedules and spreadsheets. The review of contract payments for approval, the preparation and development of tender documents and supporting schools using contracted services through the provision of advice, guidance, information and training also forms part of this role.
The successful application will ideally have practical experience in the procurement and management of contracts in an operational environment. You should also have demonstrated experience in the use of computerised systems and tools with the ability to report on, review and evaluate system related data to ensure accuracy and compliance. Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills and the ability to identify problems and provide overviews and strategies to address them is required.
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:
- Demonstrated practical experience in the procurement and management of contracts in an operational environment.
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems and provide overviews and strategies to address them.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously.
- Demonstrated sound written communication, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise and negotiate with a wide range of individuals at all levels.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of computerised systems and tools, with the ability to report on, review and evaluate system related data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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 Mathew Thompson, Principal Consultant Contracts by telephoning (08) 9264 8139 or emailing Mathew.Thompson@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
- hold a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience in contract management
- hold a current Western Australian ‘C’ Class drivers licence and be prepared to travel to regional areas when requested to deliver training or undertake peripheral duties
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 26 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.
