
Manager - Ict Category
2 weeks ago
About the Department of Education:
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
Your Opportunity:
Provide high quality procurement advice to the Director and Chief Procurement Office, Procurement Services Branch, key internal stakeholders and clients
Manage branch staff and project team members in the delivery of high-quality procurement services to the Department, while working with other Government agencies, industry representatives and networks to enhance procurement practice and implement Government objectives.
The Manager reports directly to the Director, ICT Category, Finance, Procurement and Facilities Services Branch, Corporate and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services Division.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
Lead and manage a diverse procurement team, including public servants and contractors, to deliver end-to-end procurement services.
Provide mentoring, guidance, and development opportunities to staff and offer expert advice to internal and external stakeholders across government and industry.
Develop and implement procurement strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders to achieve departmental and government priorities while minimising risk.
Exercise delegated procurement authority, overseeing sourcing activities and contract management processes to ensure compliance and value for money.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive procurement records to support probity, transparency, and audit requirements.
Highly desirable skills and experience:
Comprehensive working knowledge of the Queensland Government's Procurement Framework (or similar), processes, policy and legislation, tender and contracting procedures and contract management processes
Well organised, able to multi-task with demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, effectively manage competing priorities and remain agile in a fast-paced working environment
A confident communication style with the ability to tailor correspondence and advice across management levels and depending on your audience; and
You will have experience in leading and managing team members and working within an inclusive team environment.
Level 3 or higher in Government (Procurement and Contracting)
Demonstrated working knowledge of the Queensland Information Technology Contracting (QITC) Framework (or similar)
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to apply:
Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
A maximum 1-page written response outlining your suitability to the role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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