Assistant Director, Procurement and Contracts

4 days ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

ACT Property Group is seeking an experienced procurement and contract management professional who can work with and lead others to drive good practice and improvements to the organisation’s procurement activities. ACT Property Group purchases a large volume of goods and services, including construction and trade services for the maintenance, management, and upgrade of ACT Government owned and managed properties.
This role works within the organisation and team to ensure that procurements occur in a timely manner, there is strategic oversight and coordination of procurement and contract activities and that staff in the organisation have the right skills, policies, and processes in place. This role is a blend of strategic oversight and coordination, and hands on procurement and contract management. The person, in conjunction with their team, is responsible for driving a significant program of change in procurement and contract management.

ACT Property Group provides expert property management and maintenance services to the ACT Government and the community. The Group manages and maintains buildings and property that enable the ACT Government to provide Government and community services. The group supports the ACT Governments delivery of its services through flexible, efficient, and cost-effective accommodation solutions and property services. Community services and support are also enabled through the provision of properties to community organisations at affordable rental rates. ACT Property Group operates on a fee for service basis with a requirement to provide a dividend to government.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff.

**Eligibility/other requirements**:
This position requires:

- Hold or have the capacity to obtain White Card and Asbestos Awareness.
- a current driver’s licence (car) is highly desirable
- Qualifications in procurement or contract management are highly desirable.
- Relevant training and/or qualifications in project management, construction, building, property management are desirable
- Membership or the ability to obtain membership with relevant professional organisation(s) is desirable

**Note**: This is a temporary position available immediately for three months with possibility of extension up to six months.

**How to apply**: Please review the Position Description for details about the role and associated responsibilities. Suitability for this position will be assessed on your demonstrated Skills, Experience, Knowledge, and Behaviour in relation to the duties/responsibilities listed in the Position Description.

**Please submit the following**:

- A two-page pitch that tells the selection committee about your ability to perform the advertised role (knowledge, experience, skills, behaviour) and why you are the best person for this role.
**The pitch should**:

- Show that you have the capabilities in “What you Require” section of the Position Description including Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities.
- Demonstrate your capacity to perform the duties and responsibilities detailed in “What You Will Do” at the specified classification including examples of how you have done this in the past.
- Tell the panel how your abilities, ingenuity, experience, and qualifications make you the best person for this role.
- A current Curriculum Vitae including details of work history (roles, timing, responsibilities, achievements), professional memberships and qualifications, and
- Contact details of at least two referees.

**_ Applications should be sent to the Contact Officer._**

**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for three months with possibility of extension up to six months.

**Career interest categories**:
Administration and Governance
Business and Commercial Services

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