· Full time (38 hours per week) ongoing role

· Salary range $103K - $113K per annum plus superannuation

· Location negotiable across any major TAFE Gippsland Campus (Yallourn Campus preferred)

· Key specialist role

· Job Reference No. 2538

About us

For over 95 years, TAFE Gippsland has been at the forefront of vocational education and training, proudly serving the Gippsland community. As the winner of the TAFE Large Training Provider of the Year award in 2023, TAFE Gippsland stands out as a leader in empowering local students and supporting regional businesses. With a commitment to excellence, we offer a diverse range of programs, including pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, accredited short courses, certificates, and diplomas. Our team of over 450 dedicated staff, spread across 13 campuses, works closely with industry partners to deliver tailored workplace training. This approach not only helps upskill the regional workforce but also drives the success of local businesses, reinforcing our vision of supporting a Skilled and Thriving Gippsland.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Manager Campus Planning & Delivery, the Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the procurement activities and commercial contracts for TAFE Gippsland, including providing expert advice, evaluating offers, contract management and administration, supply market analysis and other general procurement activities. The Senior Procurement Specialist will design, develop and deliver TAFE Gippsland’s organisation wide procurement and contract management frameworks to ensure compliance with the Victorian Government Purchasing Board (VGPB) and best practice. This role leads and coordinates complex contractual negotiations and commercial relationships and builds and manages strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and collaborative working relationships with peers.

About you

As the Senior Procurement Specialist you have significant senior level procurement, commercial contract management and tender processing experience, including a strong understanding of Victorian Government Procurement Guidelines. You operate as a subject matter expert with the ability to provide authoritative advice and produce persuasive communications for a broad range of stakeholders. You possess a high level of judgement based on deep experience, along with strong negotiation and influencing skills. You are an exceptional communicator with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships at all levels and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes. You are proactive in identifying emerging issues, trends and potential risks to enable the development and implementation of early intervention strategies. You have excellent planning and organisational skills with a very high level of attention to detail.

Qualifications and experience

A relevant bachelor degree is highly desirable

Demonstrated experience and knowledge of procurement, purchasing and contract management with at least 5 years of relevant experience

Demonstrated experience working within procurement guidelines, standards, policies and procedures

Experience in preparing the commercial and legal aspects of tender documents, evaluating tender proposals, negotiating contract terms and conditions and awarding contracts

Experience with the implementation of commercial contract management and administration functions, including contract management systems and processes under a range of procurement methodologies

Mandatory requirements

Current Victorian Working with Children Clearance

Current Police Check (no older than 12 months old)

Current Driver’s Licence (travel between campuses is a requirement of the role)

A six-month probationary period applies to this position.

Benefits

A permanent employment opportunity

Flexible working arrangements available

Employment with a progressive employer

Competitive salary, benefits and conditions

Novated leasing and salary packaging

Access to discounted Pool and Gym Memberships

Professional development opportunities

Reward and Recognition Programs

Access to an Employee Wellbeing provider

Idyllic regional setting in Gippsland

How to apply

To apply for this position please visit the TAFE Gippsland website. Applications are to be submitted online and must include;

a cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role (see Job Description)

a current resume

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Jacob Gruis, Manager Campus Planning & Delivery on 0429 461 893.

For enquiries relating to the recruitment process, please contact Shona Hoggard, Senior People & Culture Advisor on (03) 51 240 540.

Applications close 2.00pm on Friday 11 April 2025.

TAFE Gippsland is a Child Safe Organisation and equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

TAFE Gippsland is committed to fair and equitable recruitment and employment processes based on merit, competence and potential. If you would like assistance with your resume and cover letter please contact the Gippsland Skills and Jobs Centre on 1300 282 317.