Coordinator Procurement, Clerk Grade 7/8

**Coordinator Procurement, Grade 7/8 - Wollongong - Fleet Replacement Program**

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced procurement professional to join a small and energetic team delivering replacement operational vehicles, vessels and trailers for the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) under the Fleet Replacement Program (FRP).
- Work in volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW
- Full time ongoing opportunity
- Wollongong location with flexible work available

**About the opportunity**

NSW SES is undertaking a major program of fleet asset replacement, including vehicles, vessels and trailers, over the next three years and beyond.

The Coordinator Procurement is a senior member of the Fleet Replacement Program (FRP) team, responsible to ensure effective procurement and administration within the FRP, including:

- Preparation and conduct of tenders and associated procurement contract documents, including tender evaluation reports;
- Conduct Requests for Quotation and processing contract variations from contracted suppliers;
- Contract and replacement program governance, including performance monitoring and reporting;
- Ensure timely supply of specialist equipment to match build and delivery of new vehicles, vessels and trailers; and
- Lead and manage part of the FRP Team responsible for procurement, asset tracking, financial accounting and team administration

The Coordinator Procurement reports directly to the Manager, Fleet Replacement Program and receives technical procurement advice and direction from the Manager, Contracts and Procurement.

**About the NSW SES**

Our Mission: NSW SES saving lives and creating safer communities.
Our Vision: A trusted volunteer-based emergency service, working together to deliver excellence in community preparedness and emergency response.

The NSW SES serves the community as the lead agency for Floods, Storms and Tsunamis. We are recognised as the most versatile and widely used emergency service organisation in NSW. Our volunteers are highly skilled, experienced, and well
- trained in the wide variety of roles they perform.

With over 10,000 volunteers we are committed to protecting and supporting the diverse communities of NSW. Learn more here

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will:

- Hold relevant qualifications in procurement or business management and/or equivalent professional experience;
- Have significant experience leading complex procurement activities;
- Be an experienced and effective team leader who can motivate and develop your team members;
- Be proficient in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
- Have high level written and verbal communications skills; and
- Be a self-starter with established time management skills and be a no-fuss problem solver
- Previous experience in NSW Government procurement, and/or in-depth knowledge of the NSW Government Procurement Policy Framework would be advantageous but is not mandatory.

**What we can offer you**
- You will enjoy a 35-hour work week, with the potential for flexible work arrangements such as a nine-day fortnight or a four-day work week depending on the requirements of the role and operational needs
- You can enjoy a hybrid work environment, time in the office and time working from home.
- Attractive salary range of $110,266.00 to $122,058.00 plus 11.5% superannuation and leave loading
- Our work is meaningful and rewarding. The SES’s mission is saving lives and creating safer communities, and you can be an important part of our work.
- We have attractive leave entitlements including parental, sick, flex and recreation leave.
- We care about our people. We have Mental Health & Wellbeing programs and services to support our people and operational and leadership training and development opportunities to develop our people. Some of these include:

- Fitness Passport
- LinkedIn Learning
- Member Assist Program for free confidential counselling support
- Flu vaccine program.

**You B**elong Here**
- We want our people to reflect the diverse community we serve and are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. We want to know what this looks like for you so we can support your success at work.

**How to apply**
- A cover letter (maximum of one page) briefly responding to the **essential requirements** and your interest in the role;
- Responses to each of the **targeted questions**(maximum of one page per answer); and
- An up-to-date **resume** of no more than four pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role

**Targeted Questions**
- Please describe your role in an open market tender process. What outcomes did you achieve? What lessons did you learn?
- Provide an example of where you have managed contracted suppliers. Describe what steps you have you taken to measure contractor performance and how you dealt with poor performance by the contractor.

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