Head of Strategic Procurement

3 weeks ago

Brisbane Central Business District, Australia WorkCover Queensland Full time

**Job no**: 493062

**Work type**: Permanent - Full Time

**Location**: Brisbane CBD

**Categories**: Finance & Strategy Group

At WorkCover Queensland our vision is to be the best worker’s compensation insurer, to make a positive difference to people’s lives and to keep Queenslanders working. Our flexible work environment allows you to be your best every day and contribute to the big picture.

Our organisation is made up of individuals who collaborate and seek to engage others, working together as One Team. We embrace diversity and value people who bring personal energy and authenticity to everything they do. If you’re someone with a strong values-oriented compass and you want to achieve sustainable outcomes, you will find a great community at WorkCover_._

We’re looking for the Head of Strategic Procurement to join the Strategy & Finance team.

This role is responsible for leading the procurement team to effectively support WorkCover Executive in all matters procurement and contract management. You will provide strong leadership and direction to a team of procurement professionals, manage WorkCover’s procurement functions and develop and oversee the annual review of WorkCover’s Procurement Policies.

The Head of Strategic Procurement has the ability to lead, proactively communicate about procurement activities and initiatives and work collaboratively to ensure appropriate governance is in place.

**You’ll contribute to**:

- Leading the procurement team to effectively support WorkCover Executive in all matters procurement and contract management.
- Developing and overseeing the annual review of WorkCover’s Procurement Policies to ensure compliance with State Procurement Policy and guidelines.
- Oversee the development of organisational capability associated with procurement.
- Building capability within the Procurement Team through appropriate training, coaching and mentoring.

**A bit about you**:

- Degree or post graduate qualification in business, procurement or in a related discipline.
- Extensive experience in leading a procurement, contracts and supply function in a large organisation.
- Proven ability to effectively plan and think ahead to organise work responsibilities in order to meet deadlines and maximise work output.
- Ability to lead, provide guidance, direction, coaching and mentoring to direct reports to achieve individual and group objectives.
- Well-developed understanding of procurement and contracts frameworks, including contract formation, negotiation and ongoing contract management.
- Ability to lead a procurement, contracts and supply team within a large organisation.
- High level of presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and negotiate integrated and sustainable outcomes.
- Ability to provide guidance, direction, coaching and mentoring to direct reports to achieve individual and group objectives.

**A bit about us**:
Working in a collaborative team environment within a supportive and engaged organisation, you’ll enjoy a hybrid work model, access to personalised learning and development opportunities and the holistic support of our health and wellbeing program. We offer industry competitive salaries, a generous superannuation scheme (including co-contribution) and study assistance. You can find out more about our Employee Benefits by visiting Working at WorkCover Qld.

**How do I apply?**

Pre-employment checks will be conducted on all prospective employees. This will include a Right to Work in Australia Check, Police Check, Education Check, Reference Check and where appropriate a Visa Check. The information provided will be treated as confidential in accordance with the _Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld)._

WorkCover Queensland is committed to building a safe and respectful workplace, celebrating difference and where all of our people feel included. Through our Diversity Council Australia membership, Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, Age and Work Strategy and profile as a Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women, we continue to strive to do better for all of our people, and the Queensland community.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

**Advertised**: 30 Mar 2023 (9:00 AM) E. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 14 Apr 2023 (10:00 AM) E. Australia Standard Time

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