Procurement Data & Information Officer

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC in Melbourne, VIC seeks a Procurement Data & Information Officer to monitor and improve the department's procurement, service funding and grants activity. You will manage data using IT platforms, report to policy and audit requirements, and support the Procurement Committee Secretariat with governance documentation.

Your work will enhance efficiency across procurement frameworks and support risk and trend analysis for leadership and staff.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to analyse procurement data and prepare reports that meet policy and audit requirements.
• Knowledge of government procurement processes and governance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present detailed, comprehensive and accurate reports based on procurement data and information.
• Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and templates to support procurement and funding frameworks.
• Support the administration of the Procurement Committee Secretariat.

Skills

Data analysis

Procurement governance

Reporting

Policy development

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC – Melbourne VIC

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

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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)

THE ROLE

The 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 requirements
• Supporting the establishment, implementation and enhancement of policies, procedures and templates to support and improve the efficiency of the department's procurement and funding frameworks
• Supporting 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

• Prepare 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.

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REQUIREMENTS

• 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)