Senior Contract Officer (518804)

Job Description:

The Team:

The Procurement Advisory team is responsible for the majority of goods and services contracts for the Department of Health and Tasmania Health Service. The team works closely with our customers being Departmental staff, to focus on delivering efficiencies via the procurement function.

The Role:

Support high level procurements and business activities involving tenders/contracts undertaken by the Unit and for client Divisions. Investigate, establish and monitor Agency contracts and pursue opportunities to establish new or more effective contract arrangements. Support the Strategic Manager in the development and management of the Unit’s procurement activities.

You will need:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of contemporary procurement practices and requirements, with the ability to interpret and apply Treasury instructions and other policies and protocols associated with procurement.
• Demonstrated high level effective communication, interpersonal and consultancy skills together with the capacity to operate effectively in an environment of competing interest groups and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high level advice on procurement related matters to Agency staff.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $107,899 to $122,292 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Senior Contract Officer Band 6 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Dan Longstaff
Position: Strategic Manager - Procurement
Phone number: 03 6777 1388
Email address: [email protected]

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