Procurement Officer

About us

As a department our purpose is to help the community to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from the impact of fire and emergency events.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is the primary provider of fire, rescue and emergency management programs and services throughout Queensland. The department encompasses the Fire and Rescue Service, disaster management services, the Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service, and also supports other volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders.

QFES is one department with many services, many capabilities and many partners.

Purpose of the role

Procurement Services leads the QFES procurement and travel functions, and is responsible for the procurement governance, sourcing, support services, and management of specialised equipment, General Goods and Services (GGS), fleet, and Information and Communication Technologies (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 support procurement processes relating to contracts as well as establishing standing offer arrangements and panel arrangements within the ICT category. You will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of medium complexity procurement activities and services, including the preparation of planning, sourcing, evaluation and contract management documents in line with the principles and standards of government contract management policy and frameworks, and work collaboratively with QFES staff, volunteers and stakeholders to achieve fit-for-purpose outcomes through best practice procurement activities to meet organisational objectives.

Key requirements

Highly desirable requirements
- Queensland Government Level 3 Purchasing Certification or equivalent.
- SAP training and experience in procurement systems
- Knowledge and experience in Queensland Information Technology 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:

- Oversee and coordinate medium risk procurement projects for technology products and services and ensure positive outcomes to meet client and stakeholder objectives.
- Provide advice relating to procurement and contract management matters to facilitate procurement planning and ensure adherence to procurement policy and departmental objectives are achieved.
- Liaise and consult with internal and external clients, vendors and staff to foster positive business relationships and ensure procurement services are responsive to current and future needs.
- 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.
- Assist in the preparation of reports, submissions, briefs and other correspondence relating to procurement contract matters in accordance with departmental requirements.
- Work effectively in a productive working environment, fostering team work and encourage 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 self)

Vision
- Leads strategically
- Makes insightful decisions

Results
- Builds enduring relationships
- Drives accountability and outcomes

Accountability
- Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
- Demonstrates sound governance

Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFES shared values:

- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
- Loyalty
- Trust