Team Leader Procurement and Contract Management

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

Job summary

A state government agency in Brisbane is seeking a Team Lead for Procurement & Contract Management. This role is responsible for overseeing procurement activities to support ambulance services, partnering with stakeholders, and developing policies. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in procurement and demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Access to onsite pool and gym

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Demonstrated extensive experience in managing procurement programs.
• Ability to provide expert advice on procurement initiatives.
• Experience in dynamic environments with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities to support high-quality ambulance services.
• Partner with stakeholders to implement procurement programs.
• Develop policies and training materials in accordance with legislation.

Skills

Management of procurement programs

Strategic planning

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Qualifications in procurement or business management

Job description

The Team Lead, Procurement & Contract Management is responsible for all procurement activities undertaken by the QAS, to support the delivery of high-quality ambulance services. The role will partner with senior internal & external stakeholders to manage the development & implementation of procurement programs and contract/supplier management activities and will develop and implement policies, procedures and training material in accordance with all relevant legislation, including the current Queensland Procurement Policy.

Role Benefits

• This role is located at one of our Head Office buildings in Kedron (Brisbane Northside).
• Kedron based roles for the QAS have access to benefits such as free-onsite parking (and ample free on-street parking), free onsite pool and gym, onsite café, home mortgage salary packaging benefits, access to flexible work arrangements.

To Apply, You Must Submit The Following

• Your current résumé; and
• A 2-page statement outlining your suitability for this position. Your statement is to include examples and outcomes achieved in previous roles to demonstrate that you possess the key attributes to perform successfully in this specific role. Your statement should address the requirements set out in the basis of selection as listed in the role description.

Before applying, please ensure you read the full Role Description attached. Further information on preparing your application is contained in the Applicant Information Kit.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact the person listed in the Job Details.

We are seeking applicants who, within the context of the role responsibilities, possess the following key attributes:

• Demonstrated extensive experience at a senior level in managing significant procurement programs and activities within a complex and geographically diverse organisational environment.
• Proven ability to contribute to strategic planning and provide high level expert advice in relation to procurement and contract management initiatives and programs.
• Highly developed leadership skills and demonstrated capabilities and experience in managing and developing staff and coordinating a significant volume of work in a dynamic environment of competing priorities and needs with finite resources.
• Demonstrated highly developed communication, negotiation, consultation and collaboration skills, including the ability to undertake research and write high level correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Strong commitment to delivering high quality client service as demonstrated in attitude and behaviour and the proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills including a demonstrated ability to deliver innovative and cost effective procurement outcomes.
• Demonstrated commitment to implement practices which promote a fair and ethical workplace, employment equity, cultural diversity and occupational health and safety.

The following mandatory requirements, special conditions and/or other requirements apply to this role:

• Whilst not mandatory, qualifications or formal training in government procurement and contract management practices, law, and/or business management will be highly regarded.
• The incumbent may be required to travel intrastate and interstate on official business and the possession of a C class driver's licence may be required.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Procurement