Senior Procurement Capability Officer

Department of Treasury and Finance; Perth, City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Treasury and Finance in Western Australia seeks a motivated professional to build procurement capability and advise across government, supporting delivery of services and value for money.

You will lead capability initiatives, coordinate development programs, and engage stakeholders to drive strategic procurement outcomes for the WA public sector. This fixed-term role offers the opportunity to influence procurement policy within a dynamic public service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support strategic procurement capability initiatives across government.
• Coordinate capability development programs and activities that advance DTF's strategic objectives.
• Provide expert advice and engage stakeholders across DTF and the public sector to drive capability development initiatives.

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference for Western Australia? We want to hear from you. About us The Department of Treasury and Finance is at the centre of Government decision-making. As the principal economic and financial advisor, we provide leadership and strategic advice and influence to support the delivery of services and outcomes for the benefit of Western Australia. What we do is integral to the Government’s decision-making processes about where and how to spend taxpayer’s money to ensure Western Australians have access to quality services on a financially sustainable basis. We lead procurement and leverage our buying power to secure products and services for government, achieving value for money for WA. We collect revenue to fund government services and administer payment of grants and subsidies to the WA community. The work area The Procurement Policy and Strategy business unit is responsible for a whole of government approach to procurement policy including administration of the Procurement Act, procurement systems and intelligence as well as whole of government common use arrangements and assurance functions that efficiently meets the business needs of government agencies, manages risks and delivers value for money. The opportunity Are you passionate about building the capability and professional profile of government procurement, which is essential to delivering services and infrastructure for the WA community? We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join us and make a difference for Western Australia. In this role, you will:

• Lead and support strategic procurement capability initiatives across government.
• Coordinate capability development programs and activities that advance DTF's strategic objectives.
• Provide expert advice and engage stakeholders across DTF and the public sector to drive capability development initiatives.

We currently have one (1) fixed term full-time or part-time position available for filling for up to 12 months within the Sector Procurement Capability team with the possibility of extension and/or permanency in the future. Please note that, due to the operational requirements of the role, the successful candidate must be available to work a minimum of four (4) days per week. Find out more If you’d like to have a chat about the role please contact Rachael Misquitta, Manager Procurement Sector Capability, via [phone] or [e-mail] . To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Role Statement. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships. If you are unable to view or download the documents, please email [e-mail] for assistance. Visit our careers page to find out why Treasury and Finance is an incredible place to work.

Subsequent Vacancies

This process may be used to fill similar permanent or fixed-term (full time/part time) vacancies that may arise within Treasury and Finance across the WA public sector for up to 12 months. Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent or similar vacancies in the Department of Treasury and Finance, in accordance with the Recruitment Standard, including Commissioner’s Instructions No. 48 and 49 . External agencies referring surplus employees for consideration are asked to contact [e-mail] .