Procurement Data & Information Officer

State of Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Procurement Data & Information Officer role contributes to monitoring and enhancing the department’s procurement, service funding and grants activities. It manages data, reports on procurement metrics, and supports governance of goods and services procurement within Victorian government.

You will develop knowledge of procurement policies, provide guidance to staff, and support various projects strengthening operations and the management of procurement, grants and funding frameworks.

Job description

THE ROLEThe Procurement Data & Information Officer makes an important contribution to the monitoring and enhancement of the department's procurement, service funding and grants activity. The position is responsible for supporting the department's goods and services procurement governance framework by:Using departmental IT platforms to manage, report on and analyse procurement related data to meet legislative, audit and policy requirementsSupporting the establishment, implementation and enhancement of policies, procedures and templates to support and improve the efficiency of the department's procurement and funding frameworksSupporting the administration of the Procurement Committee Secretariat.You will be required to develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of the department's procurement policies and procedures to provide guidance and advice to team members and departmental staff.The Procurement Data & Information Officer also supports diverse projects to strengthen operations of the team and the management of the procurement, grants and funding frameworks and practice within the department.ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDEPrepare and present detailed, comprehensive and accurate reports based on data and other information.Build and maintain a strong understanding of procurement policies and procedures within the department and Victorian government.Analyse data and other information to support reporting requirements, monitor performance, and identify and monitor risks and trends.Please open the position description to read more.HOW TO APPLYApplicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)Please apply to submit your interest in this position.