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About Us
The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.
We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians. Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria's transport, planning and land services for use by all. We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.
About the Group
Investment and Technology leads and manages the investment lifecycle; drives commercial advice & negotiations to facilitate reform; and enables core delivery through Finance, Procurement, Technology and Data Services.
About this position
The Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) is an integral part of the Investment and Technology leadership team and is responsible for leading a high performing division that delivers value and provides proactive planning and advisory services across DTP.
The CPO is one of eight direct reports to the Deputy Secretary, Investment and Technology and is accountable for the department's procurement function and the development, delivery and maintenance of DTP's procurement strategy, framework and underlying policies and processes, which adhere to legislative, probity and compliance requirements while driving the best value for the department and broader portfolio.
The CPO will lead, facilitate, and maintain relationships with a diverse range of senior internal and external stakeholders whilst representing and advocating for DTP in portfolio and whole of government forums. The CPO will provide relevant, authoritative, and timely advice and assurance to achieve and maintain Victorian Government Purchasing Board accreditation.
The CPO will also provide leadership and guidance in supporting the department to meet social procurement policy requirements through the purchase g of goods, services, or construction from including Aboriginal businesses, disability service providers and other social benefit suppliers, across Victoria
In addition, the CPO will lead an uplift in general procurement capability and understanding within the organisation and portfolio, through the Procurement division's functional branches of:
• Procurement Governance, Policy and Systems
• Procurement Operations
Other position outcomes include:
- The development, delivery and maintenance of DTP's procurement function, strategy, framework and underlying policies and processes adhere to the Victorian Government Purchasing Board (VGPB) legislative, probity and compliance requirements, through the provision of high-level and authoritative advice and leadership, while driving best value outcomes for DTP and the broader transport portfolio.
- Ensured a strong focus on integrity across the departments procurement activities through consultation and raising awareness of our obligations in public service procurement
- Collaboratively worked with the senior leadership in the shaping of the department's strategic vision, planning processes and delivery of departmental priorities.
To provide greater insight into the role the position description can be found here.
Qualifications and role specific requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, economics or related commercial discipline.
- A proven record of leading a procurement function in a large complex organisation.
- Strong understanding of best practice procurement frameworks and the Financial Management Act.
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.
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Applications close at 11.59pm on 18th January
