Please note: Due to Machinery of Government changes under Section 30 of the Public Administration Act (PPA), effective 1 January 2023, your employment will be with the Department of Transport and Planning. Corporate Services, including payroll, will be provided by Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action while a process for the formal transfer of staff in impacted areas is implemented.
We have a vacant vital role available for a Contracts and Category Management Specialist that will lead a small team responsible for managing the new whole of Victorian government Geospatial Data and Analytics Panel, which is a key initiative of the Digital Twin Victoria Program (DTV). DTV is the State's historic opportunity to harness the global digital revolution and unlock transformational value for Victorians through spatial innovation and location-based intelligence.
So let us know if you possess the following key elements of this role:
1. procurement knowledge and can manage procurement panels;
2. stakeholder management and is comfortable collaborating across business; and
3. is comfortable with complexity and flexible in nature.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
4. Demonstrated procurement and contract management skills and/or significant experience in a similar role.
5. Experience managing complex procurements and probity
6. Tertiary qualification in procurement or contract management or related discipline,
Desirable
7. Knowledge of Victorian Government procurement policies.
This is a fixed term position available for a period of 18 months. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale St, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 7 September 2023.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.