Assistant Director, Contracts and Assessment (723746)

Department of Treasury and Finance
Budget and Finance Division
Procurement, Risk and Contract Management Branch

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 22 September, 2024 11:55 PM

Position details

Applications close:

Sunday 22 September, 2024 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 8

Salary:

$136,605.00 to $145,825.00 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time, Permanent, part-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

Job description:

The Assistant Director, as a senior member of the Branch, will contribute to the achievement of Branch and Treasury objectives, including by: • identifying strategic issues and making recommendations regarding potential improvements in relation to a range of areas of Branch focus, including whole of Government contracts, fleet vehicle arrangements or prequalification and Technology Services List assessments; • providing advice to Ministers, agencies and other stakeholders about whole of Government contracts, fleet vehicles, assessment matters and other areas of Branch responsibility; and • leading Branch projects to improve Government purchasing outcomes and procurement framework requirements.

Join a collaborative and professional team to further develop your skills, knowledge, and experience in a highly respected workplace.
Engage in a range of interesting activities, including project work, policy development and operational tasks related to the establishment and management of major contracts, Government fleet vehicle matters and assessment schemes.
Enjoy flexible work arrangements and receive access to quality learning and development opportunities.

About You

This is a great opportunity to apply your strong leadership abilities to support a competent team to deliver on a broad range of interesting tasks and areas of responsibility. We have a very positive and collaborative Branch culture and are looking for a person who will complement this environment.

You will possess strong personal motivation and initiative, combined with a demonstrated ability to deliver on outputs and exercise sound judgement when seeking to resolve complex issues. Your success requires the ability to direct resources to complete competing tasks; define and develop recommendations on policy issues; clearly communicate technical matters to stakeholders; and demonstrate strategic leadership in a positive team environment.

We are looking for someone who values continuous improvement in relation to their work, themselves and their team in filling this position.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants and provide flexible, hybrid working options in most roles. We want our employees to reach their full potential which is why we make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to enable applicants with disability, illness and injury to fully participate. Please notify us if you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process to enable your full participation.

Find out more about working at Treasury here - Working at Treasury | Treasury and Finance Tasmania

About the Branch

As part of the Budget and Finance Division, the Procurement, Risk and Contract Management Branch provides advice and management oversight of the Government’s procurement policy framework, establishes the Government’s common use contracts and manages the cost of risk for Government agencies through the Tasmanian Risk Management Fund. The Branch also has responsibility for the Government light motor vehicle fleet, manages the eTenders website and undertakes assessments of applications in relation to a range of Schemes related to purchasing requirements.

Find out more about some of our Branch responsibilities here - Purchasing and Property | Treasury and Finance Tasmania

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours per fortnight (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation) - talk to us about how this could work for you. We are open to considering a range of flexible work options.

Highly Desirable Requirements

Completion of relevant tertiary or industry qualifications, and/or professional affiliation.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Please download the Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants below:

Download File 723746 - Statement of Duties - Assistant Director, Contracts and Assessment.docx

Download File 723746 - Statement of Duties - Assistant Director, Contracts and Assessment.pdf

Download File Advice to Applicants - Treasury.pdf

Download File Advice to Applicants - Treasury.docx

How to apply

We strongly encourage you to chat to the person listed below to gain a good understanding of the role and how it fits with your career.

To apply, please provide a copy of your current Resume and Short Form Application (maximum 2 pages) outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties. Refer to the 'Advice to Applicants' documents for further information.

To submit your application, please click the "Apply Now" button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your Resume and your two page Short Form Application (please note that you can upload .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, and .txt file types only). Referee details are submitted as part of the online application process, so ensure you have the contact details for two referees before doing this.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via email recruitment@treasury.tas.gov.au before the closing date.

For more information

Danielle Harris
Director
Email: danielle.harris@treasury.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6145 5004

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