Position: Assistant Director - Procurement
Location: Canberra, ACT (flexible working arrangements available)
Estimated Start Date: ASAP
Engagement Type: Labour hire
Duration: Approx. 3-month contract with potential to extend
Salary: $81.98 per hour plus 12% superannuation
Qualifications: Working with Vulnerable People check is required

Job Overview: An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Assistant Director to join a prominent ACT government directorate in a fast-paced and strategic procurement environment. This is a role where you will have overall responsibility for implementing the range of procurement functions to ensure services are delivered within required timeframes for project activities. This role is perfect for a high-performing and professional individual who has detailed knowledge of procurement policies and procedures, has experience in procurement and contract management in a service delivery environment, and can maintain effective relationships.

Duties:

• Lead the delivery of procurement activities to ensure services are available when required and outcomes delivered in line with project timeframes.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise on procurement processes.
• Advise the Senior Directors, Finance, and Client Services, in Project Management activities including business case development and reporting.
• Develop procurement documentation including Statements of Requirement, Tender Evaluation Plans and Reports and similar documents to ensure high quality procurement outcomes.
• Liaise with stakeholders, attend meetings and develop linkages with justice partners and other government directorates to support.
• This position involves direct supervision of one staff member.

Skills and Experience:

• Detailed knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply procurement policies and procedures and comply with legislative guidelines, and other statutory requirements across a variety of procurement values and complexity.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement and contract management in a service delivery environment.
• High level written and verbal communication skills, including attention to detail and ability to develop procurement related documentation and correspondence.
• Qualifications and/or experience in procurement is highly desirable.

Eligibility:

• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.
• Must obtain/maintain WWVP check.
• Must be able to pass a criminal history check.
  
  

Apply now or contact Rebecca Cosan on 6260 8888 at SOS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people.