Are you passionate about improving procurement capability and supporting schools to make confident purchasing decisions?
The Department of Education, Procurement and Facilities Services is seeking a Senior Procurement Advisor to provide expert advice, training and capability uplift initiatives that strengthen procurement compliance and purchasing practices across the department.
In this role you will work closely with schools, regional offices and central teams to build procurement capability, support policy implementation and contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes.
About The Department Of Education
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance.
About The Role
As the Senior Procurement Advisor, Regional Support, you will provide procurement advice, training and support services to schools and regional offices to strengthen purchasing capability and policy compliance across the department.
Working within the Procurement and Facilities Services Branch, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and deliver procurement capability initiatives, improve purchasing practices, and support the effective implementation of procurement policies and procedures.
This role reports to the Manager, Procurement Compliance and Regional Support and may involve collaboration with teams across the department and participation in whole-of-government procurement initiatives.
Responsibilities Include
* Deliver procurement advice and support services to schools and regional offices to improve purchasing capability and policy compliance.
* Lead the development and delivery of procurement training and capability initiatives to strengthen staff knowledge of procurement and purchasing requirements.
* Develop and maintain procurement procedures, templates and guidance material to support staff undertaking purchasing activities.
* Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders to promote best practice procurement and support continuous improvement initiatives.
* Research, analyse and prepare briefing materials, reports and advice to support procurement policy implementation and operational decision-making.
About You
You will bring strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate procurement policy and procedures into practical guidance for staff across a large organisation. You will demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and a commitment to continuous improvement in procurement practices.
Experience delivering training, developing guidance material, with SharePoint or supporting organisational capability uplift will be highly regarded.
Benefits
* Flexible work arrangements and supportive team environment.
* Generous superannuation (up to 12.75%).
* Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
* The opportunity to contribute to capability uplift across Queensland schools.
Interested? To Apply:
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
* Attach a two page statement as to why you would be successful in this role.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Occupational group: Procurement
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