Assessment and Contracts Officer

Department of Treasury and Finance
Budget and Finance Division
Procurement, Risk and Contract Management Branch

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 29 September, 2024 11:55 PM

**Position details**:
**Applications close**:

- Sunday 29 September, 2024 11:55 PM AEST**Award/Classification**:

- Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4**Salary**:

- $80,593.00 to $92,764.00 pro rata, per annum**Employment type**:

- Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time, Fixed-term, part-time**Region**:

- South**Location**:

- Hobart**Job description**:

- Contribute to the administration of the Tasmanian Government procurement framework, to achieve value for money outcomes and benefits to the community- A great opportunity to develop your skills and experience.
- Lots of variety in what you do every day.
- Help the Tasmanian Government achieve value for money in its procurement activities.

We are looking for a motivated, interested and capable individual with lots of potential to join our team. You will work as part of a highly skilled team of professionals, with plenty of opportunity to further develop your skills and experience. There are no set views on the best background for this role; instead, we are very interested in your capacity to do the job and develop into the role.

**Why work for us?**
- Our team is responsible for developing and administering the Tasmanian Government procurement framework, with the aim of ensuring that Tasmanian Government procurement activities achieve value for money outcomes and provide benefits to the Tasmanian community.
- The nature of the work we do provides a great opportunity for talented individuals to develop their skills, knowledge and experience in a highly respected workplace.
- Treasury is a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace with a strong values-based culture. We celebrate high performance and support flexibility in working arrangements.

**About you**

Ideally you will have:

- a desire to develop your skills, experience and judgement;
- a willingness to take on a range of responsibilities and tasks;
- a capacity to undertake research, investigation and analysis;
- the ability to analyse both financial and non‑financial data;
- the capacity to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders; and
- proven success in previous jobs, together with plenty of potential.

We are looking to get the best person for this role and that person could come from a broad range of backgrounds. If you have these attributes, we would welcome the opportunity to talk to you about the role and how you could be successful in it.

**About the opportunity**

On a day-to-day basis, the Assessment and Contracts Officer’s responsibilities will include:

- working as part of a team to ensure that the Branch’s responsibilities are effectively achieved;
- assisting with the administration and maintenance of the Department of Treasury and Finance Prequalification Scheme and the Technology Services List;
- undertaking research, investigation and analysis into contemporary procurement issues and practices;
- liaising with internal and external stakeholders to provide timely and accurate advice in relation to the Department of Treasury and Finance Prequalification Scheme and the Technology Services List;
- providing support and/or participating in whole-of-government procurement processes;
- assisting with the operation and maintenance of the Tasmanian Government Purchasing and Tenders websites; and
- preparing a range of written material, including briefings, memorandums, correspondence and reports, as required.

**About the Branch**

The primary responsibilities of the Procurement, Risk and Contract Management Branch are to provide advice on and manage the Government’s procurement policy and framework; manage whole‑of‑government contracting arrangements; and to proactively minimise the cost of risk to government agencies through the Tasmanian Risk Management Fund.

**What you will get back**

The opportunity to work in a really broad and interesting area, in a role that has a direct impact on procurement outcomes for Tasmania. We find that the nature of the work undertaken provides our team with opportunities to quickly develop new skills, knowledge and experience. You will be provided with plenty of support and receive access to quality learning and development opportunities during your career. As you grow in the role, you will be provided with increasing opportunities to exercise your judgement and demonstrate your capabilities.

Find out more about working at Treasury here - Working at Treasury | Treasury and Finance Tasmania

**Period of Appointment**:
Fixed-term Flexible up to 4 August 2027.

**Hours per fortnight**:
Up to 73.5 - hours flexible - talk to us about how this could work for you. We are open to considering a range of flexible work options including part-time hours.

**Desirable Requirements**:
A relevant qualification or equivale