Aso8 Strategic Procurement Lead

6 months ago

Adelaide CBD, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Full time

**Department for Education**

**Job reference**: 540682

**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE

**Job status**: Long Term Contract

**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Introduction to DfE**:
The Department for Education (DfE) is committed to developing an education system where all children and young people reach their potential, enabled by world-leading digital technology and systems

DfE is committed to ensuring the best educational outcomes for children and young people in South Australia. The department is implementing a range of reforms to improve the educational opportunities for every South Australian child and to better meet the needs of the South Australian community. Pivotal to these reforms is the department’s commitment to continue delivering a high performing, world-leading Information and Communication Technology (ICT) service.

The DfE is searching for a Strategic Procurement Lead who will be responsible for leading and managing the development, delivery and evaluation of critical ICT procurement and contract management programs, projects and services. The role leads the development, implementation and evaluation of procurement plans and strategies which ensure best practice management and the successful delivery of the full lifecycle of end-to-end procurement and contract management for ICT Services.

This position also leads and manages the development, implementation and monitoring of strategic and operational procurement strategies, develops and monitors contract management plans and provides expert consultancy to ICT Services executive, management and staff.

**Key responsibilities for the role include**:

- Lead and manage the development, implementation and evaluation of critical ICT procurement and contract management programs, functions and services in compliance with Government legislation and Departmental policies and processes.
- Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of procurement plans and strategies which deliver the full lifecycle of end-to-end procurement and contract management services for ICT Services with a partnership approach.
- Lead and manage the development, implementation and monitoring of strategic and operational procurement strategies, processes and reporting including the development and monitoring of contract management plans and associated procurement artefacts.
- Lead, manage and evaluate ICT procurement and contract management activities, including complex investigations and reporting, and provide expert consultancy to ICT Services executive, management and staff in relation to tender evaluation, the preparation of recommendations, negotiation of contracts and the execution of agreements.
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams, and provide strategic advice on the management of significant financial and physical resources, in the development and delivery of complex ICT procurement projects to deliver cost effective and fit for purpose products and services that uplift school, preschool and corporate ICT environments.
- Lead and undertake the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, processes and systems which ensure external service providers, consultants, contractors, vendors and partners are managed in accordance with contractual arrangements.
- Lead and oversee the identification, monitoring and address of critical risks and issues that impact on procurement and contract management activities including ensuring appropriate frameworks and compliance mechanisms are implemented.

**Key requirements for the role include**:

- Extensive experience in strategically leading, managing and evaluating critical procurement programs, projects and services which encourage innovative practices, deliver continuous improvement and achieve business outcomes within a large, complex organisation.
- Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, to influence, consult and liaise collaboratively with a range of customers and internal and external key stakeholders, and provide sound advice and high-level documents to senior levels, taking into account business, financial and strategic issues.

**Special Conditions**:
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN -EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.

For all other special conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

**Remuneration**:
ASO8 $119,317 - $123,822 per annum.

**Enquiries and Application Instructions**:
For enquires and details on how to apply, please contact Jessica Gouscos at Robert Walters on 08 8216 3516 for a confidential discussion.

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