Support Specialist

**Job Overview**

As a Procurement Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality support to the Procurement and Contracts Management team. This includes coordinating procurement projects and programs, developing acquisition plans, tender packages, specifications, and evaluation criteria within legislative and policy guidelines.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Provide procurement and/or contract administration/monitoring services for low value, low risk procurements

- Assist senior Procurement and Contracts team members in the conduct of procurements, including higher value, higher risk tender processes and contract management tasks

- Contract management and/or administration, including monitoring and reporting for various across-government contracts in use by business units

- Contribute to a high performance and professional work team culture and continuous improvement of process and service delivery within the scope of the role to improve outcomes for business unit customers

**What You'll Get In Return**

- Work with an experienced manager who is invested in your development and supports you with a seat at the table to voice your ideas and expertise

- Further study support is available, including study leave

- Flexibility to work from multiple sites, including campus locations and remote work arrangements

- Opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of professionals with varying industry backgrounds and experience levels

**Requirements**

- Ability to schedule and coordinate procurement projects and programs, including developing acquisition plans, tender packages, specifications, and evaluation criteria

- Ability to influence stakeholders in the procurement process through verbal or written communication

- Ability to anticipate potential problems and redesign processes and systems to minimize risks

**About Our Organisation**

We are a leading provider of vocational education and training across South Australia. Our organisation values excellence in all aspects of our operations, from our dynamic workplaces to the responsive, relevant, and future-focused training opportunities we deliver across the state.

**Why Work With Us?**

- Opportunity to work on delivering key projects and driving strategic change within the community

- Chance to contribute to real change and join a team focused on building positive relationships and empowering their people

- Supportive manager and career development opportunities available

**Your New Role Will Involve:**

- Assisting senior Procurement and Contracts team members in the conduct of procurements

- Contract management and/or administration, including monitoring and reporting

- Contributing to a high performance and professional work team culture and continuous improvement of process and service delivery

**What We Offer**

- A safe and inclusive working environment

- Collaborative and transparent organisational culture

- Meaningful role in delivering successful career outcomes for students across South Australia

**What You Need To Apply**:

- Ability to develop acquisition plans, tender packages, specifications, and evaluation criteria

- Ability to influence stakeholders in the procurement process

- Ability to anticipate potential problems and redesign processes and systems

**Career Development Opportunities**

We offer further study support, including study leave, and flexibility to work from multiple sites. Our team is committed to supporting your growth and development throughout your career.

**How To Apply**

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.