Category Officer

Uniforms and Logistics is responsible for the provision of uniforms, personal protective equipment (PPE) and operational equipment to all services and streams of the department, including monitoring and improving distribution systems, processes and uniform standards to support the department's Uniforms and Logistics Program service delivery capability.

Reporting to the Category Manager, you will be a key member of the team assisting with sourcing initiatives and projects to equip QFD staff and volunteers with uniforms, PPE and operational equipment. You will be required to work collaboratively with QFD staff, volunteers and key stakeholders to provide fit for purpose products and services through efficient and cost-effective procurement sourcing arrangements in accordance with the Queensland Procurement Policy, Queensland Government Contract Management Framework, financial management practices and departmental policies and procedures.

About Us
The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities. The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response, including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue, severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue, and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes.

The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state.

The QFD is an organisation that is committed to reframing the department's relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through activities identified in the QFD Reframing the Relationship Plan, contributing to Closing the Gap outcomes and building our cultural capability.

Purpose of the role

Uniforms and Logistics is responsible for the provision of uniforms, personal protective equipment (PPE) and operational equipment to all services and streams of the department, including monitoring and improving distribution systems, processes and uniform standards to support the department's Uniforms and Logistics Program service delivery capability.

Reporting to the Category Manager, you will be a key member of the team assisting with sourcing initiatives and projects to equip QFD staff and volunteers with uniforms, PPE and operational equipment. You will be required to work collaboratively with QFD staff, volunteers and key stakeholders to provide fit for purpose products and services through efficient and cost-effective procurement sourcing arrangements in accordance with the Queensland Procurement Policy, Queensland Government Contract Management Framework, financial management practices and departmental policies and procedures.

Key requirements

Highly desirable requirements

• Understanding of procurement and contract management frameworks within a public sector environment.
• Demonstrate analytical and research skills with the ability to contribute to procurement and sourcing projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across stakeholder groups to achieve agreed outcomes.

Your key accountabilities

Responsibilities
Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:

• Maintain governance and controls for the effective administration of the Uniforms and Logistics program.
• Contribute to the development of category plans and deliver key projects and initiatives, including coordinating input from technical and operational areas to support procurement of equipment and uniforms.
• Provide research, analysis and reporting on information relevant to allocated projects and monitor activities and deliverables to support operational requirements.
• Interpret and apply legislation, standards and instructions relating to procurement, supply and delivery of uniforms, PPE and operational equipment for QFD staff and volunteers.
• Undertake sourcing initiatives including research and development of specifications, tendering documents, evaluation and implementation of quality products and services within the required timeframes,
• Assist with the administration of supplier contractual performance including the development of contract management plans, regular monitoring and reporting of supplier performance and contract effectiveness.
• Prepare and review submissions, reports and correspondence on related issues, initiatives and project activities in accordance with departmental requirements.
• Develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders ensuring services are responsive to current and future needs.

Capabilities

Role
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role:

Leadership Competency Stream - Individual Contributor (leading self)

Vision

• Leads strategically
• Makes insightful decisions

Results

• Builds enduring relationships
• Drives accountability and outcomes

Accountability

• Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
• Demonstrates sound governance

Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values:

• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Courage
• Loyalty