Director, Strategic Procurement
Job Details
Job Title: Director, Strategic Procurement
Employment Type: Ongoing
Classification: Parliamentary Executive Level 2
Closing Date: 11:30pm AEDT, 18 September 2024
Contact: Thao Le, 02 6277 2893, thao.le@aph.gov.au
The Opportunity
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Executive Level 2 Director, Strategic Procurement within Planning and Quality Branch.
The Procurement Section within the Finance and Property Services Division is responsible for supporting the divisional and departmental procurement activities through the management of the procurement policy, procedures, systems (software) and working with the support of the business areas to establish and improve procurement processes and supporting documentation.
Who we are looking for
Our ideal candidate will be:
- Leading strategically important procurements.
- Managing complex contractual arrangements and supplier relationships.
- Advising on conflict of interest and probity risks.
- Ensure the team is in a position to provide specialist procurement policy advice and guidance to business areas, by identifying training and development needs of team members.
- Promote compliance with procurement best practice and efforts to enhance DPS' approach to engaging with and enabling indigenous suppliers.
- Providing sound commercial advice and guidance.
- Applying strong written communication skills to plan, prepare and develop documentation consistent with Commonwealth and agency writing and style guides.
- Budgeting and forecasting.
- Be flexible and adaptable within a changing environment.
- Can establish strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to achieve and deliver on key project milestones.
- Inspire a sense of purpose and direction.
- Maintain strategic, tactical and operational focus.
Desirable qualifications:
- Diploma or Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting.
Job Specific Requirements:
- The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (Confidential/Highly Protected/Secret) security clearance.
At DPS, we acknowledge the value diversity brings. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with disability.
Duty Statement
Classification: Parliamentary Executive Level 2
Branch: Planning and Quality Branch
Section: Quality Management
Immediate supervisor: Assistant Secretary
Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Executive Level 2 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Lead a team responsible for the delivery of procurement activities within the Finance and Property Services division and the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS).
2. Lead the design and implementation of DPS procurement policies, procedures, processes and supporting documentation across the division and department in line with the relevant legislative, policy and governance frameworks.
3. Lead, in collaboration with business areas with digitisation and automation of core business processes to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement processes, including process improvements.
4. Governance oversite of complex procurements.
5. In collaboration with the business areas and the Learning and Development team, enhance DPS’ procurement and contract management capabilities including the development and provision of accessible training, factsheets, and guidance materials...
6. Oversee and prepare a range of written material including business cases, Senate Estimates submissions, agency briefs and corporate documentation relating to procurement management.
7. Represent the Division at the highest levels within DPS, including other parliamentary departments, contractors, and other stakeholders.
8. Lead, promote and implement a positive client focussed culture.
9. Undertake other duties as directed.
Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.
How to apply
Please upload a pitch (750 words maximum) describing how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and work of the department.
Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can offer in the role. Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant ILS Profile. Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
Our purpose and values
We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.
Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace.
Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building’s architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences – all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.
What we can offer
Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:
• access to flexible work arrangements
• ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities
• a competitive remuneration package
• free secure underground parking
• free gym membership and access to recreational facilities
• on-site childcare, banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more.
Salary
An attractive salary, which could be negotiated with the successful candidate, is on offer.
Conditions of Employment
Employment opportunities at Department of Parliamentary Services are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 which include:
• Australian citizenship – to be eligible for employment with DPS, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
• Security clearance and character clearance – the preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified, as well as complete and be deemed suitable through a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
• Health assessment – a pre-employment health assessment will be required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role.