ISD Sourcing Manager
Job Details
Job Title: ISD Sourcing Manager
Employment Type: Ongoing
Classification: Parliamentary Executive Level 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm AEDT, 9 January 2025
Contact: Sarah Amey, (02) 6277 2468, sarah.amey@aph.gov.au
The Opportunity
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is seeking a Parliamentary Executive Level 1 Sourcing Manager to join the Information Services Division (ISD). A merit list will also be created to consider suitable candidates for future similar opportunities.
The Information Services Division (ISD) delivers ICT services through a shared services model to the Australian Parliament House (APH) and over 5000 parliamentary staff. This includes supporting the ICT needs of all parliamentarians, their staff, and parliamentary offices across Australia. ISD also provides ICT services to other parliamentary departments: the Department of the Senate, the Department of the House of Representatives, the Parliamentary Budget Office and the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service.
The ISD Sourcing Manager will lead and manage procurement services across the ISD, working closely with the central procurement team to implement strategies that achieve value-for-money outcomes. In a collaborative environment, you will provide expert advice on best practice procurement processes to meet business needs and align with government procurement directives, while fostering high engagement and commitment among diverse stakeholders.
The ISD Sourcing Manager will actively manage key stakeholder relationships within DPS, undertake complex work under broad direction, and exercise a high degree of independence. This role involves significant decision-making, complex problem-solving, and issue management, and may include detailed or sensitive projects impacting strategic, political, or operational outcomes for DPS.
Who we are looking for
Our ideal candidate will have:
• Experience in undertaking high level analytical and problem-solving work with a high level of complexity and sensitivity.
• Knowledge of legislative frameworks, standards and Government process relating to procurement and contract management.
• Tertiary qualifications in procurement and contract management i.e. Certificate IV in Procurement & 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 1
Branch: N/A
Section: ISD Sourcing
Immediate supervisor: Director, ISD Sourcing
Key responsibilities include:
Developing, coordinating, and leading sourcing activities to establish contracts that meet ISD's needs.
Planning and leading contract negotiations to secure value-for-money procurement outcomes.
Identifying, managing, and mitigating procurement risks to fulfill organisational obligations and maximise business opportunities.
Managing and motivating staff to enhance their capabilities, performance, and achieve team priorities.
Leading a team in performing financial administrative tasks for ISD, including goods receipting, cost recovery, contractor onboarding, and monthly accruals.
Preparing quality reports, briefings, and other correspondence to ensure timely and professional stakeholder communications.
Building collaborative relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate engagement and consultation.
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.