The Team:
The Contract Services Team provides a coordinated approach to Government contracting and procurement activities. Our focus is to provide practical advice and simple solutions when buying for Government and to assist staff in the procurement process.
Our scope is procurement activities related to building and construction projects under the Department’s Capital Infrastructure Program to the Infrastructure Services Group, maintenance procurements under the Public Building Maintenance Fund, CIP-EM and Facilities and Engineering funding.
The Role:
The Senior Contracts Officer will support high level procurements and business activities involving tenders/contracts undertaken by the Section to assist with the delivery of the Department of Health (DoH) infrastructure program.
The Senior Contracts Officer will work collaboratively with other team members under the broad direction of the Manager Contract Services.
The occupant will:
- Exercise initiative, discretion and judgment within the field of expertise.
- Maintain the highest standard of quality, accuracy and timeliness of advice and ensure the effective and efficient use of resources to deliver agreed priorities.
- Maintain a professional, consistent and client-focused approach to stakeholder engagement in all interactions.
- Champion a child safe culture that upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. The Department is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people, and expect all employees to actively participate in and contribute to our rights-based approach to care, including meeting all mandatory reporting obligations.
- Where applicable, exercise delegations in accordance with a range of Acts, Regulations, Awards, administrative authorities and functional arrangements as mandated by Statutory office holders including the Secretary and Head of State Service. The relevant Unit Manager can provide details to the occupant of delegations applicable to this position.
- Comply at all times with policy and protocol requirements, including those relating to mandatory education, training and assessment.
You will need:
- Significant expertise and in-depth experience in procurement and contracting matters with the proven ability to provide authoritative advice in this field, develop tender and contract documents, and interpret and apply procurement and contracting policies.
- Demonstrated high level communication skills, including the ability to produce and present accurate, clear and compelling communications; together with the ability to critically and methodically review outputs drafted by others, with a high degree of attention to detail.
- Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to successfully influence and negotiate outcomes, resolve conflicts, and build effective relationships and networks with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated capacity to apply high level research, analytical and problem-solving skills to procurement and contracting matters, to provide high level advice, solve problems, identify solutions and formulate clear and convincing advice and recommendations.
- Demonstrated commitment to working in a values-based organisation demonstrated by an alignment with the purpose, culture and values of a workplace, and to upholding shared values through appropriate workplace behaviour.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 31 December 2028.
*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.
Position Features:
- May be required to work outside normal business hours.
Salary: $107,899 to $122,292 per annum. Our Employer 12 per cent superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Experience in the delivery of procurement activities, preferably in a public sector environment.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
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: Kimberley Pickering
Position: Manager Contract Services
Phone number: 03 6166 0397
Email address: kimberley.pickering@health.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.