Principal Procurement Officer

1 day ago

South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) Full time $104,000 - $160,000 per year

As Our Principal Procurement Officer, You Will

  • Provide strategic and tactical analysis and procurement planning, category management, strategy development and implementation and the provision of expert

knowledge and advice to various internal stakeholders, including National Fire Ant Eradication Program business groups.

  • Conduct and lead tender management from procurement planning through to contract award, contract management and administration, preparing procurement related correspondence, providing procurement advice to stakeholders and exercising a procurement authorisation.
  • Initiating and project managing reviews of procurement systems and processes and identifying strategies for improvement to ensure an efficient and effective

procurement function.

  • Provide advice and structured support for routine sourcing activities undertaken by the Program, including contingent labour engagements.
  • Collaboratively develop and maintain appropriate governance and audit business requirements with DPI procurement.
  • Ensure a culture of service delivery and high performance that recognises the unique contribution of the individual, encourages personal and team development, and encourages an appropriate work/life balance.
  • Lead, mentor, coach, and train staff in their development to ensure the necessary skills and motivation exist to respond to service delivery requirements and perform to

a high level of skill and expertise.

  • Contribute to divisional business planning and resource prioritisation processes
  • Provide objective, professional input to the development of departmental procurement policies, systems and procedures.
  • Influence the capability and profile of procurement with the NFAEP and contribute to the development of knowledge and expertise of purchasing staff in the delivery of effective procurement practices.
  • Other duties as directed as required

You may also have

  • Though not mandatory it would be highly regarded -
  • Level 3 Queensland Government Procurement Certification (Diploma in Government - Procurement and Contracting)
  • Knowledge and experience in applying Procurement related policies, procedures

or Frameworks preferably in a government and or public sector environment.

  • Experience in SAP highly desirable

What We Are Looking For
We are seeking the best suited candidate for the role. We will achieve this by:

  • assessing your eligibility and suitability to fulfill the role requirements (including, where relevant, the way you carried out previous roles)
  • evaluating your potential contributions to the department and how your involvement would uphold our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.

Eligibility Requirements
You will be asked to provide evidence of how you meet the eligibility requirements during the selection process.

Citizenship Or Visa Requirements
To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be an Australian citizen, hold permanent residency status, or possess a visa allowing you to work in Australia.

If You Are Not An Australian Citizen, You Must

  • provide evidence of your residency status or visa, along with your right to work (including any conditions and/or restrictions
  • inform the department if your right to work in Australia ceases.

Licences and registrations

  • Current unrestricted C' class drivers licence

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

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