Senior Procurement Officer (503322)

The Team:

Our procurement / purchasing team is essential in providing key purchasing tasks and clear and precise communication to the Tasmanian Health Services in the North. The team works together to achieve the best service outcomes possible.

The Role:

Coordinate the procurement of relevant goods and services for THO-North and support the Statewide Purchasing team.

• This role covers team (people) management & training of complex purchasing scenarios, leave, RDO’s and prioritising of daily workloads.
• Performance evaluation, training, and the maintenance of a training plan for new and existing procurement staff.
• Managing complex purchasing scenarios.
• Ensure policies, procedures and Treasury Guidelines are adhered to by Procurement Officers.
• Communication / engagement with Launceston General Hospitals department teams and key stakeholders, such as Nurse Unit Managers and Ward Aides. This role also covers purchasing for district hospitals and off-site clinics.

Duties:

• Oversee the procurement function of goods and services for THO-North and assist in the coordination and roll out of new equipment.
• Supervise procurement staff, including undertaking performance evaluation, training and the maintenance of a training plan for new and existing procurement staff.
• Ensure policies, procedures and Treasury Guidelines are adhered to by Procurement Officers.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $81,915 - $94,263 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Cameron Shaw
Position: Manager - Supply, North/North West
Phone number: 03 6777 4023
Email address: cameron.shaw@ths.tas.gov.au