Job description
DFP Perth is seeking an experienced Procurement and Contract Management Officer for a 6 month temporary role with a State Government client. This role will assist in managing and developing contracts related to healthcare services, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and supporting various projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement and contract management within the public sector environment.
Position: Procurement and Contract Management Officer
Start Date: Immediate Start
Contract Length: 6 months with the possibility of extension
Location: Perth CBD
Hours per week: Full time (flexible arrangements considered)
Salary: $60.00 - $65.00per hour + Casual Loading and Superannuation
Key Responsibilities:
Contract Management
How to Apply:
Please submit your application here and if you have any further questions email imacdonald@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Position: Procurement and Contract Management Officer
Start Date: Immediate Start
Contract Length: 6 months with the possibility of extension
Location: Perth CBD
Hours per week: Full time (flexible arrangements considered)
Salary: $60.00 - $65.00per hour + Casual Loading and Superannuation
Key Responsibilities:
Contract Management
- Relationship Management: Foster strong relationships with contractors and service providers, ensuring open communication and effective resolution of issues.
- Spend Analysis: Monitor and analyze expenditures to ensure alignment with allocated budgets and financial goals.
- Compliance: Ensure all procurement, purchasing, contract administration, and records management activities comply with relevant policies and procedures.
- Support and Guidance: Provide direction and support to project teams within the department on procurement and contract-related activities.
- Dispute Resolution: Liaise with stakeholders to resolve complex contractual disputes, ensuring fair and equitable outcomes.
- Procurement Process: Lead the procurement process for a wide range of contracts, including planning, tender specification development, and drafting Request for Tender/Quote documents in consultation with key stakeholders.
- Project Management: Manage procurement project requirements, including collaboration with subject matter experts to develop scope and requirements.
- Innovation and Cost-Effectiveness: Utilize expertise and research skills to identify innovative and cost-effective solutions for healthcare services and consultancy contracts.
- Analytical Skills: Apply conceptual and analytical skills to provide innovative solutions to complex procurement problems.
- Experience: Minimum of five years’ experience in procurement and contract management, preferably within the healthcare or public sector.
- Complex Environment: Demonstrated experience working within a complex contracts and procurement environment, with a strong understanding of relevant policy and legislative frameworks.
- Healthcare Focus: Experience in developing contract specifications and requirements specific to healthcare services.
- Negotiation and Communication: Strong negotiation and delivery management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and deliver quality outcomes to key stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Excellent conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Prioritization: Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing demands.
- Teamwork and Independence: Ability to work proactively and independently, as well as effectively in a team environment.
- Public Sector Ethics: Demonstrated commitment to public sector professionalism, ethics, and probity.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application here and if you have any further questions email imacdonald@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.