Senior Projects & Procurement Lead - Languages Assessment

Department of Education

Melbourne

Hybrid

AUD 116,000 - 141,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Department of Education's Assessment Division, Languages Assessment Unit, is seeking a Senior Project and Procurement Officer to lead external assessment development and manage procurement and contracts. Reporting to the Manager, Assessment Development, you will embed efficient operations across teams and oversee high-value procurement activities.

You will drive end-to-end development of Languages examinations, manage contracts with multiple suppliers, provide guidance to examination panels,

Qualifications

Essential: Demonstrated experience in project management and procurement, and a tertiary qualification in Education or a relevant field.
Desirable: Expertise in assessment, preferably in Languages.

Responsibilities

Lead and project manage the end-to-end development of a portfolio of high-quality, valid and reliable external assessments within agreed timelines and budget, with a focus on Languages.
Plan and lead complex, high-value procurement activities in line with relevant policies and procedures.
Manage complex, high-value contracts with multiple suppliers, ensuring contractual obligations are met and outcomes delivered.
Provide leadership and capability development to examination panel members and lead assessor training as required.
Maintain accurate project records, reports, and documentation for senior leaders and governance forums.
Work outside standard hours during peak periods to meet business requirements.