Job descriptionAgency: Department of Corporate and DigitalWork unit: Procurement ServicesJob title: Senior Procurement AdvisorDesignation: Administrative Officer 7Job type: Full TimeDuration: OngoingSalary: $113,938 – $122,574Location: DarwinPosition number: 036382RTF: 306736Closing: 17/10/2024Contact officer: Rishenda Moss on 08 8999 5006 or ******About the agency: https://dcdd.nt.gov.au Apply online: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=306736 APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE: A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.Information for applicants: The NTPS values diversity and encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies.Reasonable workplace adjustments will be made for applicants with disabilities.Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.Primary objective: Provide centralised procurement advisory and support services to client agencies in accordance with Agency Procurement Services' Service Statement, the Northern Territory Government (NTG) Procurement Framework, and Buy Local Policy.Services include advice and support to agencies in the preparation of tender and contract documentation, procurement assessments, contract award, and contract management advice.Key duties and responsibilitiesSupport client agencies to deliver procurement projects and discrete deliverables including procurement planning, specification development, procurement sourcing, and tender evaluation.Provide advice and assistance to client agencies to enable informed decisions based on sound procurement principles while ensuring compliance with the NTG Procurement Framework.Build and maintain strong relationships to ensure effective client-focused service delivery, including collaborative and professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.Work collaboratively and constructively with client agency staff to achieve effective and efficient procurement processes and outcomes, and support procurement awareness and capability.Provide input and assistance to support the development and implementation of NTG procurement policy.Provide performance and progress reports to management as required and contribute to the continuous improvement of internal practices and procedures.Selection criteriaEssential: Demonstrated well-developed working knowledge of procurement processes, policy and legislation, tender and/or contract management processes and requirements in a public or private environment, or demonstrated transferable skill sets to a high standard in a similar environment with the ability to quickly acquire the required knowledge.Well-developed interpersonal and oral communication skills with the ability to influence and interact confidently with a diverse range of stakeholders, mentor and supervise staff to provide guidance and training in the process of delivering services.High level of written skills with the ability to prepare documentation demonstrating a high degree of attention to detail including procurement documentation, reports, and briefs in collaboration with client agencies.Demonstrated commitment to high personal work standards and the ability to deliver services and provide customer-focused advice in a fast-paced environment, preferably in a procurement context.Demonstrated high-level organisation skills and a proven record of achieving results within agreed timeframes.High level of computer literacy with experience in using the Microsoft Office suite of products, Content Manager, and Agencies Purchase Requisitions Online or equivalents.Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of being professional, accountable, honest, respectful, and innovative.Desirable: Completed, or progress toward completion of Diploma of Procurement and Contracting, or equivalent qualifications in a related discipline.Further information: The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed.A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.Please refer to the Capability Framework and visit our website at https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/ #J-18808-Ljbffr