Our Federal Government Client is seeking an Assistant Director Procurement
This is a long-term contract role for an initial period of 12 months with 2 x 12-month extension options, located at our client's ACT office, with potential flexible work-from-home arrangements.
As the selected candidate, you will:
* Supervise a small team of procurement professionals responsible for compliance and delivery of high-quality results.
* Provide procurement guidance and advice to line areas on complex procurement, contract management, and probity matters in accordance with Government legislation and policy.
* Track, prioritize, and allocate procurement reviews within the Corporate Procurement Team to ensure critical deadlines are met.
* Triage contract management and procurement matters that require escalation for legal advice and/or opinion.
* Manage the development and continuous improvement of client's procurement policies and processes in consultation with key stakeholders.
* Identify, develop, and manage procurement and contract management training for client's staff.
* Develop and maintain key relationships with internal teams, business stakeholders, and external entities to continue to shape the overall delivery of services.
* Motivate, guide, and develop staff while identifying opportunities to enhance team performance.
* Manage mandatory reporting obligations, including Senate Order, Indigenous Procurement, AusTender, and annual report.
* Assist the Director, Procurement as required.
To be successful in this role you should have:
* Demonstrated experience and a strong understanding of the application of the Commonwealth Government procurement framework, including the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, connected policies, and emerging Whole of Australian Government (WoAG) requirements.
* Demonstrated experience in corporate procurement and/or end-to-end procurement, including reviewing and providing constructive advice on procurement plans, approval minutes, contracts, and evaluation reports.
* The ability to effectively manage a number of competing priorities and strategic directions, including allocating work and ensuring critical deadlines are met.
* The ability to engage and work collaboratively with others, including the ability to communicate, influence, negotiate, and manage change.
* Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for the achievements of both individual and team outcomes, monitor progress, and follow through to deliver quality outcomes.
* Experience leading, mentoring, and developing a team across multiple priorities to achieve results.
It is desirable if you have:
* Experience in Finance One.
* Certificate IV in Government Procurement and Contracts.
* Experience in Government procurement, operating in a corporate procurement unit, and/or experience completing end-to-end procurements.
Due to security clearance requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens with a Baseline Security Level Clearance in process.
Apply now for immediate consideration - contact Param Kaur on 0262689781 quoting Job Reference: # 263652
Please note: Only candidates that meet the above criteria will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position.
Diversity and inclusion are strongly supported at Peoplebank. People of all nationalities, gender identities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, are encouraged to apply.
