About the Department of Education: Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us. Step Into Your Next Chapter: As the Procurement Officer you will work as part of a team that provides high quality advice and services to the department. The Procurement Officer reports to the Procurement Manager, ICT Category, Procurement and Facilities Services, Finance, Procurement and Facilities Branch, Corporate and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Services Division. Responsibilities include: Provide and assist in the delivery of quality procurement advice and services for procurement planning activities including sourcing documentation development, release and evaluation processes and contract negotiation, formation, management and administration activities. Provide advice to clients in a relevant, timely and accurate manner on matters relating to the procurement function. Advise branch staff and clients on state and departmental procurement policies and practices and internal branch processes and templates used to deliver procurement services to clients. Maintain a detailed documentary record of procurement processes, decisions and contractual arrangements undertaken ensuring the audit trail is adequately maintained and documented for probity, accountability and audit purposes. Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities. The Perfect Fit! The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following qualities, skills and experience: Sound working knowledge of the Queensland Government's Procurement Framework (or similar), processes, policy and legislation, tender and contracting procedures and contract management processes Well organised, able to multi-task with demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, effectively manage competing priorities and remain agile in a fast-paced working environment A confident communication style with the ability to tailor correspondence and advice across management levels and depending on your audience; and Experience as an active team member working within an inclusive team environment.Desirable: Level 2 or higher certification in Queensland Government Procurement Certification Program (PCP), or similar. Submit Your Application: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) * Attach a 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
