Procurement Officer

Requisition ID 20603 - Posted - Permanent - Flexible Full-time - Procurement - Search Location (1) - AO5

Current Queensland Fire Department employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site.

About us

The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness, and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities. The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response, including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue, severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue, and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes.

The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state.

The QFD is an organisation that is focused on reframing the department's relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through the Path to Treaty, Closing the Gap and building our cultural capability.

Purpose of the role

Procurement Services leads the QFD procurement and travel functions, and is responsible for the procurement governance, sourcing, support services, and management of specialised equipment, general goods and services, fleet and ICT procurement contacts, standing officer arrangements and panel arrangements in compliance with Queensland procurement policy and Queensland Government Contract Management Framework.

Reporting to the Principal Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for managing procurement processes relating to contracts as well as establishing standing offer arrangements and panel arrangements within the specialised equipment and general goods and services category. You will work collaboratively with QFD staff, volunteers, and stakeholders to achieve fit-for-purpose outcomes through best practice procurement activities to meet organisational objectives.

Key requirements

Highly desirable requirements

1. Queensland Government Level 3 Purchasing Certification or equivalent.
2. SAP training and experience in procurement systems.
3. Knowledge and experience in Queensland General Goods and Services Contracting Frameworks and supply chain contracts management.

Your key accountabilities

Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:

1. Oversee and coordinate medium risk procurement projects for specialised equipment and general goods and services products and services and ensure positive outcomes to meet client and stakeholder objectives.
2. Provide advice relating to procurement and contract management matters to facilitate procurement planning and ensure adherence to procurement policy and departmental objectives are achieved.
3. Liaise and consult with internal and external clients, vendors, and staff to ensure procurement services are responsive to current and future needs.
4. Undertake contract administration activities in collaboration with contract managers including planning and reporting to ensure risk, probity, and transparency requirements are addressed and agreements deliver best value for money.
5. Assist in the preparation of reports, submissions, briefs, and other correspondence relating to procurement contract matters in accordance with department requirements and governance.
6. Work effectively in a professional working environment, fostering teamwork and encouraging staff commitment and innovation, including actively participating in performance and development programs.

Capabilities

To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role:

Leadership Competency Stream – Individual Contributor (leading others)

Vision

1. Leads strategically.

Results

1. Drives accountability and outcomes.

Accountability

1. Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces.
2. Demonstrates sound governance.

Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values.

Please contact Sarah Cass, Principal Procurement Officer on phone 0407 458 711 or email Sarah.Cass@qfes.qld.gov.au.

You can also visit our website to find out more information about joining our team.

How to apply

Please refer to the QFD Public Service Application Guide [All PS Classifications/Streams and Senior Officer] for information on how to apply for this role and contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments if required.

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