Purchasing Officer
Position No:
Level/Salary:
Level 4, $95,782 - $100,526 per annum (PSCSA Superannuation
Directorate/Business Unit:
Corporate Strategy and Performance
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Perth
Closing Date:
:00 PM
Are you passionate about making a difference for Western Australia?
We want to hear from you.
About us
The Department of Treasury and Finance is at the centre of Government decision-making. As the principal economic and financial advisor, we provide leadership and strategic advice and influence to support the delivery of services and outcomes for the benefit of Western Australia.
What we do is integral to the Government's decision-making processes about where and how to spend taxpayer's money to ensure Western Australians have access to quality services on a financially sustainable basis.
We lead procurement and leverage our buying power to secure products and services for government, achieving value for money for WA.
We collect revenue to fund government services and administer payment of grants and subsidies to the WA community.
The work area
This role sits within the Corporate Strategy and Performance Directorate. The Finance and Procurement Services team is a small, enthusiastic team that works in partnership with business areas to drive solutions and initiatives that ensure DTF operates in a manner that is efficient and sustainable, whilst achieving the agency's objectives. This includes:
* the preparation of financial information to facilitate and discharge statutory reporting obligations including Budget Papers and Financial Statements;
* the provision of advice on the effectiveness of financial, budget management and financial controls in meeting the requirements of the agency;
* provision of guidance on financial and governance risks to the agency's current and projected services; and
* the provision of oversight, advice and support of the DTF's procurement function.
The opportunity
Are you experienced in dealing with the continuous improvement of purchasing and recording keeping ensuring compliance is being managed? We are looking for a motivated team player, who promotes efficient customer service and wanting to make a difference for Western Australia. In this role, you will:
* coordinate the maintenance of effective delivery of purchasing and procurement;
* Administers the purchasing functions, managing purchase orders and the corporate credit card function ensuring compliance with relevant Government policies and procedures; and
* build and maintain effective relationships to ensure invoices and purchase order related requests are compliant with internal controls and in accordance with legislation, procedures and internal policies
We currently have one (1) permanent full-time position available for filling within the Finance and Procurement Services team.
Find out more
If you'd like to have a chat about the role, please contact Lence Poposka via or on
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How to apply
* Read the Applicant Information Pack, Role Statement and the Capability Framework attached.
* Click the 'Apply for Job' link at the bottom of this page or at
* Complete the online application form and submit (in Word or PDF format):
* a comprehensive CV (in Word or PDF) tailored to this opportunity and providing the panel with an overview of your skills and experience relevant to this role, ensuring you include past key achievements and deliverables;
* a maximum two-page written cover letter addressing Essential Role-Specific Requirements (ERSR) 1 and 2, highlighting your experience, skills and capabilities as they relate to the role - please draw upon the attached position Role Statement and the Capability Framework.
* provide the name and contact details of two (2) referees, with one being your current line Manager or Supervisor.
Please allow sufficient time to submit your application as we are unable to consider late or incomplete applications. For information about the process or lodging your application online, please contact
Subsequent Vacancies
This process may be used to fill similar permanent or fixed-term (full time/part time) vacancies that may arise within Treasury and Finance across the WA public sector for up to 12 months. Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Treasury and Finance, in accordance with Part 2 of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.