Chief Operating Officer Group | Procurement Property & Contracts | CAS Assurance & Strategy | Strategic Procurement Planning
The Strategic Procurement Planning Section manages the delivery of actions the Department needs to take to optimise its procurement and contract management capabilities to lead as the Centre of Procurement Excellence in the Home Affairs Portfolio in line with the Procurement and Contract Management Strategy.
The section is responsible for the three-year Procurement and Contract Management Strategy, associated reporting and communications to the responsible sections to ensure actions are being progressed and tracked.
The section also provides second level assurance of the Department's procurement and contract management processes in line with the Assurance Framework. This ensures effective management of risks, compliance, transparency, accountability and embeds controls across the procurement lifecycle.
Our ideal candidate
We are looking for highly motivated and experienced team members who have a background in procurement and contract management and/or grants, who have the desire to contribute to creating a Centre of Excellence for these activities across the Department. Successful candidates will want to work in a supportive, dynamic and challenging working environment. They will need the ability to be agile, think logically, work under limited direction, and exhibit attention to detail. The capability to mentor, support and foster staff will also be required.
The key duties of the position include
1. Have a sound understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and the Commonwealth Grant Rules and Guidelines, and an awareness of Australian Government priorities and initiatives that have implications for procurement and contract management.
2. Strong decision making skills that are based on professional judgement and evaluating risks whilst exercising autonomy.
3. Prepare a range of written material including submissions, briefs, technical reports and media releases relating to the procurement and contract management assurance function that contain high level analysis of strategic procurement and contracting matters, to identify issues and present findings to support evidence based decision making.
4. Build and sustain positive and productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external, and promote section objectives through these key relationships.
5. Manage staff, including the coordination and management of workflow, consistent work practices, team performance and outputs, professional support and mentoring of staff and effective management of competing priorities and changing timeframes.
6. Manage a culture of continuous improvement to identify and implement continuous improvement strategies, including the ongoing development and maintenance of systems, templates, relevant guidance materials, supporting tools and adequate reporting mechanisms.
Additional information
Highly Desirable
* Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting or equivalent.
Desirable
* Strong legislative awareness and a commitment to continuing professional development.
* Strong communication, writing, engagement and stakeholder management skills.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver on complex tasks or activities.
* Familiarity with Government Procurement and Grants Frameworks, including policy and reporting.
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