Procurement Governance and Contract Coordinator, Clerk Grade 7/8

Procurement Governance and Contracts Coordinator – Grade 7/8

• We are looking for an analytical, detail-oriented individual to coordinate procurement governance activities for the NSW State Emergency Service (SES).
• Work in a volunteer-based agency, supporting communities of NSW.
• Full time ongoing role, based in Wollongong with flexible working arrangements available.

About the opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an individual with an eye for detail and the ability to interpret trends from reports, to support the NSW SES in adhering to
NSW Government procurement legislative and statutory requirements.

This newly established role within the NSW SES Procurement team is responsible for managing the agency’s NSW Procurement Goods and Services accreditation requirements, contract register and purchasing function.

The Procurement Governance and Contracts Coordinator role reports directly to the Senior Manager Procurement & Logistics (CPO).

About the NSW SES
Our Mission: NSW SES saving lives and creating safer communities.
Our Vision: A trusted volunteer-based emergency service, working together to deliver excellence in community preparedness and emergency response.

The NSW SES serves the community as the lead agency for Floods, Storms and Tsunamis. We are recognised as the most versatile and widely used emergency service organisation in NSW. Our volunteers are highly skilled, experienced, and well- trained in the wide variety of roles they perform.

With over 10,000 volunteers we are committed to protecting and supporting the diverse communities of NSW. Learn more here

About you
To be successful in this role you will:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as a part of a team
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables

Previous experience in NSW Government procurement, and/or in-depth knowledge of the NSW Government Procurement Policy Framework would be advantageous.

What we can offer you

• Attractive leave entitlements: parental, recreation and flex leave and other leave
• Competitive total salary package of up to $131,845 (salary + leave loading + super)
• Flexible work options working within operational requirements
• Mental Health & Wellbeing programs
• Access to our Corporate Partner Fitness Passport for a reduced rate when joining a participating gym
• Operational and leadership training via LinkedIn Learning and other resources
• Comprehensive immunisation programs including the flu vaccine
• Opportunities to build relationships across emergency service agencies, committees and other Government and community organisations.

How to apply
Your application must include as separate attachments:

• A cover letter (maximum of one page) briefly responding to the essential requirements and your interest in the role;
• Responses to each of the targeted questions (maximum of 200 words per answer); and
• An up-to-date resume of no more than four pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role

Targeted Questions

1. Describe your approach to supporting a positive and collaborative culture within a team environment.
2. Outline the role of key performance indicators, when reviewing and interpreting trends in data.

Want to know more?
If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Frances Knowles (frances.knowles@ses.nsw.gov.au).

The role description is available here .

Talent Pool
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months. Further information here

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 3 November 2024

The NSW State Emergency Service is a proud employer of a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. People with disability are supported to access adjustments in recruitment processes and in the workplace, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job. As supporters of flexible working, we welcome discussions about how our roles can be undertaken flexibly.

Location: Mangerton, AU

Posted Date: 10/31/2024