Assistant Director, Contracts and Assessment (723746) Department of Treasury and FinanceBudget and Finance DivisionProcurement, Risk and Contract Management BranchApplications must be submitted by Wednesday 18 June, :55 PM Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 8$140,703.00 to $150,200.00 pro rata, per annum Employment type: Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time, Permanent, part-time Region: South Location: HobartThe Assistant Director, as a senior member of the Branch, will contribute to the achievement of Branch and Treasury objectives, including by:• identifying strategic issues and making recommendations regarding potential improvements in relation to a range of areas of Branch focus, including whole of Government contracts, fleet vehicle arrangements, and Prequalification Scheme and Technology Services List application assessments;• providing advice to Ministers, agencies and other stakeholders about whole of Government contracts, fleet vehicles, assessment matters and other areas of Branch responsibility; and• leading Branch projects to improve Government purchasing outcomes and procurement framework requirements.Join a collaborative and professional team to further develop your skills, knowledge, and experience in a highly respected workplace.Engage in a range of interesting activities, including project work, policy development and operational tasks related to the establishment and management of major contracts, Government fleet vehicle matters and assessment schemes.Enjoy flexible work arrangements and receive access to quality learning and development opportunities.About YouThis is a great opportunity to apply your strong leadership abilities to support a competent team to deliver on a broad range of interesting tasks and areas of responsibility. We have a very positive and collaborative Branch culture and are looking for a person who will complement this environment.You will possess strong personal motivation and initiative, combined with a demonstrated ability to manage and deliver on outputs. You will be experienced in exercising sound judgement when seeking to resolve complex issues. Your success requires the ability to direct resources to complete competing tasks; define and develop recommendations on policy issues; clearly communicate technical matters to stakeholders; and demonstrate strategic leadership in a positive team environment.In filling this position, we are looking for someone who values continuous improvement in relation to their work, themselves and their team.We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants and provide flexible, hybrid working options in most roles. We want our employees to reach their full potential which is why we make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to enable applicants with disability, illness and injury to fully participate. Please notify us if you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process to enable your full participation.As part of the Budget and Finance Division, the Procurement, Risk and Contract Management Branch provides advice and management oversight of the Government's procurement policy framework, establishes the Government's common use contracts and manages the cost of risk for Government agencies through the Tasmanian Risk Management Fund. The Branch also has responsibility for the Government light motor vehicle fleet, manages the eTenders website and undertakes assessments of applications in relation to a range of Schemes related to purchasing requirements. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents Please download the Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants below:Before applying, we encourage you to make contact with the person listed below to ensure you have a good understanding of the role and how it fits within Treasury.To apply, please provide a copy of your current Resume and Short Form Application (maximum 2 pages) outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties.Refer to the'Advice to Applicants'document for further information.To submityour application, please click the blue "Apply Now" button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your Resume and your two page Short Form Application (please note that you can upload .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, and .txt file types only). Referee details are submitted as part of the online application process, so ensure you have the contact details for two referees before doing this.Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.