- Utilise your Commercial Management expertise
- 3 Years, fixed term Full-Time Opportunity
- VPS Grade 6: $138,631 - $185,518 plus superannuation
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking the EM ICN Commercial Manager to provide a critical role within DJCS Emergency Management
About the Business Unit
EM Technology and Data is responsible for both national and state technology platforms that enable communications to and from the community, sector operational communications and sector information systems. The EM Technology and Data business unit is responsible for delivering the following the key functions of: Strategy & Enterprise Architecture; Investment Planning; Support & Development; Procurement & Program Delivery; Vendor & Contract Management.
About the Role
You will be responsible for undertaking procurement and commercial management activities with the creation and establishment of procurement documentation and contractual documents associated with commercial exercises across EM Technology and Data.
You'll also develop, present and be responsible for procurement activities on a monthly basis while ensuring all commercial activities align with government procurement financial processes to meet continuity of service demand
Some of your duties will include:
- Manage, develop and perform a range of procurements including: Data services, ICT Platforms / Products, and professional services and vendor contract extensions.
- Providing market analysis and strategic input to facilitate high-level commercial and procurement related decision-making by management.
- Develop, draft manage, implement and execute sourcing activities , to establish contracts across a range of complex goods and services that are critical to the operations of EM Technology and Data business areas in accordance with the department's Procurement and Contract Management framework.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated experience of more than 5+ years in managing a critical business procurement program supporting critical operations
- Expertise and experience in managing end-to-end procurement activities, especially in IT sourcing, contract and vendor management, and the ability to prepare comprehensive sourcing documentation and reports including market, commercial and contractual analysis. Strong commercial capabilities to support optimum value for money spend on program
- Demonstrated experience in managing procurements in a government environment or similar
- Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- The ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Great organizational skills and attention to detail.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in accounting, business management, legal, or similar (Highly desirable)
- More than 5+ years of experience as commercial manager, or similar role
How to Apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.