Globally Minded. Locally Engaged. Connected by You.

Bring your unique perspectives and experiences to this position and be part of the global team that contributes to connecting Queensland to the world.

Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government's dedicated global business agency. What we do is truly unique - we elevate Queensland on a global scale, and we're doing it one business and one person at a time.

Our work is varied and complex. So, as we evolve, we are looking for people from diverse backgrounds who want to make an impact, help us challenge the status quo and keep connecting TIQ's people and culture so that together, we can thrive!

Job details

As our highly valued Principal Procurement and Contracts Officer, you will contribute to ensuring a bright future for Queensland, Australia and our global partners. You will do this with people who want you to grow and progress.

Reporting to the Director, Finance, you will have the opportunity to lead and implement procurement and contract management services within our global agency. You will ensure the appropriate governance and compliance is applied for all domestic and international procurement and contract management activities. You will also be required to provide high level advice and build capability for the ongoing management of procurement and contract management activities across the agency.

Based in Brisbane, here's what your role will involve:

• Partner strategically with senior managers across our global workforce to deliver high quality future focused procurement initiatives and services that support business objectives.
• Provide high level support to the Director, Finance in the management of relationships and delivery of services provided by outsourced providers, and whole-of-Government procurement policy agencies and whole-of-Government procurement networks.
• Provide guidance to the team, to assist in quality delivery, best practice procurement advice and client service, and assist in building the procurement and contract management capability of employees by developing their knowledge and skills, through education and training.
• Lead the development and implementation of a contract management system.
• Provide expert advice to domestic and international stakeholders, particularly for high level, complex matters across a range of procurement related areas including MOU's, contract development, variations and management (including for lease agreements for global office locations), procurement strategies, offer evaluation, insurance and consultants/contractors.

You'll also enjoy a range of benefits, such as:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Benefits that put you at the centre, such as our wellbeing programs.
• Social clubs and corporate events that connect you with work colleagues.
• Shape your future through professional development opportunities.
• Engaging office environment centrally located in Brisbane CBD, close to shopping, eating precincts and public transport (Brisbane based).

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If youare interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 182 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• TIQ631361 Principal Procurement and Contracts Officer (46779) - RD (PDF, 350KB)
  Role Description
  
  TIQ Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 2.23MB)
  Application Kit