ICT Procurement & Contract Support Officer

Queensland Government; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking an ICT procurement and contracts professional to advise on procurement activities, assist with quality management systems, and maintain audit-ready contract records. The role focuses on governance, compliance and collaboration with eHealth Queensland stakeholders, hospitals and suppliers.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of government ICT purchasing guidelines, strong analytical skills and the ability to manage priorities under tight deadlines, while

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ICT procurement and government contracting practices.
• Ability to analyse procurement and contract documentation for compliance.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• Capability to build productive relationships with internal clients and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICT procurement and contracts advice to teams and external vendors.
• Assist in design, implementation and maintenance of quality management systems and controls.
• Maintain documentary records of ICT procurement and contracts for probity and audit.

Skills

ICT procurement

Contract management

Analytical skills

Time management

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

What you'll doProvide ICT procurement and contracts support advice to the eHealth Contracts and Procurement team, client business areas, eHQ stakeholders and external vendors to facilitate procurement and contract activities and to respond to enquiries.Actively assist in the design, implementation and maintenance of quality management systems and controls for internal procedures, systems and documentation to enhance the operation of the organisation.Maintain a detailed documentary record of ICT procurement and processes, decisions and contractual arrangements undertaken ensuring the audit trail is adequately maintained and documented for probity, accountability and audit purposes.Assist the eHealth Contracts and Procurement team to identify, progress and resolve compliance, auditing and reporting issues relating to ICT procurement and contract activitiesAnalyse and review ICT procurement and contract documentation to ensure compliance in accordance with relevant organisational procurement policies, procedures and the delegations framework prior to seeking delegate approval.Build and maintain effective work relationships with clients and stakeholders through liaison and communication with other areas in eHealth Queensland, Hospital and Health Services and other government departments, agencies and suppliersMaintain accurate and up to date ICT contracts and maintenance registers, contributing to the development of Terms of Reference for the utilisation of contractor engagement.About youWe are searching for someone who has:Knowledge of, or the ability to acquire knowledge of, practices and procedures related to the ICT procurement and contracts function, particularly in relation to government ICT purchasing and tendering guidelines.Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage information and provide advice on procedures, policies and solutions in relation to ICT procurement and contract managementAbility to effectively manage time and work priorities to achieve specified outcomes within tight timeframes and deadlines.Ability to develop productive relationships with internal clients and suppliers and respond under direction to changes in client needs and expectations.Why work with us?Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing.Competitive salaries12.75% superannuation17.5% leave loadingEmployee wellbeing & developmentAccess to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family membersAdditional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionAt Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.Ready to apply?For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.