Join Our Team as a Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer!

Are you ready to make a difference with Queensland Corrective Services?

Unlock your potential as a Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer in our Procurement and Contract Management Group.

We have permanent opportunities for dynamic professionals with strong procurement expertise:

Senior Procurement & Contracts Officer - Social Services: Use your strong procurement and contract management expertise to support vital social services. Your skills will ensure impactful and efficient service delivery to our community.

Senior Procurement & Contracts Officer - General Goods and Services: Are you an all-rounder with a knack for procurement and contract management? This role is perfect for you to showcase your versatility and drive excellence across various sectors.

Job details

The Procurement and Contract Management Group (PCMG) partners with QCS business units in delivering support and advice across the procurement lifecycle based on Queensland Corrective Services priorities, needs, and objectives. 

In this role you will:

• Deliver assigned work and provide specialist accurate procurement support and advice in alignment with Chief Procurement Officer direction, and review and respond to performance metrics to continuously improve and optimise procurement outcomes.
• Provide timely, professional, and strategic procurement advice to stakeholders and suppliers on procurement processes and practices as they relate to and are affected by legislation and Queensland Government Procurement and QCS policies, procedures, delegations, and guidelines.
• Undertake end to end strategic procurement activities to deliver the procurement outcome for the stakeholder, including:
   o Procurement planning, sourcing strategy and approval
   o Completion of procurement documentation to release to market
   o Tender administration
   o Lead evaluation and negotiation for supplier selection
   o Finalise the award of the contract (including preparing contract documents)
   o Manage contract handover to contract manager.
   o Contract management including planning, contract administration, reporting and incident management
   o Monitoring contract performance with robust KPI's and performance management
   o Management of contractual disputes and invoicing issues
   o Prepare contract variations and contract extensions for assigned contracts ensuring that appropriate process and relevant documentation is maintained.
   o Undertake contract negotiations as required to ensure operational efficiency and value in the delivery of assigned contracts
   o Provide subject matter expertise in relation to the management and utilisation of assigned contracts.
• Develop and maintain effective networks and stakeholder relationships including internal stakeholders, public sector bodies, industry, and suppliers.
• Conduct site visits to external suppliers and correctional facilities as necessary, to effectively forge and maintain productive and appropriate relationships that allow swift identification and resolution of any presenting or perceived issues.
• Prepare and/or review performance reports, briefing notes, and other correspondence in accordance with departmental standards. 
• Maintain the record management systems including databases, registers, and other procurement systems whilst also contributing to system improvements to increase their efficiency and effectiveness

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

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

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

There are 2 positions available for this role.

Documents

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

• Final-Applicant-Information-Guide-QCS-September-2023 (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  606419 24 - role profile (PDF, 443KB)