Permanent full-time (or part time 0.8-1.0FTE) opportunity! About the College North Metropolitan TAFE is the established State Government provider of vocational education and training for the northern Perth region. Our mission is to nurture participation, productivity and aspirations for our learners, our industry and our community. Our Values reflect our determination to ensure best practice and leadership across VET in pursuit of our vision of transforming lives; strengthening industry and community. We have nine campuses across the northern suburbs that provide high quality training with over 400 courses across 48 industry areas. At NMTAFE, we value and promote a diverse, inclusive and supportive environment. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, youth, people of diverse sexual orientations and genders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged Find out more by visiting our website: www.northmetrotafe.wa.edu.au. About the role As a people leader, you are expected to shape and contribute to the strategic direction of the Finance Branch, aligning procurement and contract management activities with broader College objectives. You will lead by example, coaching and supporting your direct reports to develop their own leadership capability, embed professional standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Your leadership will focus on building high-performing teams, enabling them to deliver services aligned with strategic goals while upholding compliance, efficiency, and value for money. See below for some (but not limited to) of the key responsibilities required in the role: Manages the activities and performance of the Procurement and Contracts team including outputs. Manages the Contracts Register and other compliance registers including meeting any legislative requirements. Undertakes procurement processes including planning, evaluation and contract formation in-line with the WA Procurement Rules and government procurement requirements. Manages the College’s procurement related policies and procedures. Manages the Assets and Accounts Payable administration functions for the college. Uses the latest technology to improve the efficiency of procurement and administrative operations. To be successful in this role you will have strong experience in Procurement and Contract management, preferably in an educational setting. You enjoy working in an agile workplace and will embrace practical solutions, balancing speed of results with compliance and purpose, while steering away from micromanagement You will enjoy the autonomy and responsibility of leading and developing a high performing team within a finance environment. For Further Job Related Information Please contact Ben Burges, Director Finance on (08) 9427 10or nmtafe.wa.edu.au Work Benefits Our employees have access to a range of benefits including: Free onsite parking and on the train-line Easy access to restaurants and cafes on the Oxford Street strip Flexible working hours Four weeks annual leave and an option to accrue an additional two weeks leave each year Thirteen weeks paid long service leave after 7 years Paid parental leave – 18 weeks Salary packaging/sacrifice facility Employer superannuation contribution 12% How to Apply Please refer to the Job Description Form for full position details and the Application Information as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application. Advertised Reference Number : NMG087.25S Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit: Current Resume including two professional referees A brief covering letter not exceeding two pages demonstrating your skills and experience against the requirements of the position as outlined in the attached JDF To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button. If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, please contact Establishment and Recruitment on (08) 9203 3. Please note that applicants must be available for interview in late July. Other Conditions and Eligibility Eligibility for employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Department of Education Criminal Clearance. If this position involves contact with children, the recommended occupant will also be required to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Card. To be eligible for appointment applicants must have a working visa (for fixed term contract appointments) or permanent residency (for permanent appointments). Over the next twelve (12) months; candidates found “Suitable” through this process may be offered appointment to similar & subsequent vacancies within the College, within other TAFE Colleges or across WA Government (subject to candidate permission being granted). Should no suitable applicant be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further applicants beyond the closing date. Please note… The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. Applications close Tuesday, 8 July 2025 at 4:00pm (WST).
