Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
One QFES. Many Services, Many Capabilities, Many Partners
Status:
Temporary Flexible full-time
Tenure Period:
ASAP until 31 July 2023Possibility of Extension:
NoClassification:
AO5
Salary:
$3,465.00 - $3,758.10 per fortnight
Division:
Strategy & Corporate Services
Region/Directorate:
Finance Procurement & Levy
Work Unit:
Tactical Procurement & Governance
Location:
Brisbane City - Makerston House
Closing Date:
Midnight Friday 19th August 2022
Reference No:
QLD/QFES/16901/22
- Current QFES employees and Volunteers must apply via their internal careers site
- For further information regarding the Role Description or to apply please click on the APPLY ONLINE button below.
- Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
About us
As a department our purpose is to help the community to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from the impact of fire and emergency events.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is the primary provider of fire, rescue and emergency management programs and services throughout Queensland. The department encompasses the Fire and Rescue Service, disaster management services, the Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service, and also supports other volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders.
QFES is one department with many services, many capabilities and many partners.
Purpose of the role
Procurement Services leads the QFES procurement and travel functions, and is responsible for the procurement governance, sourcing, support services, and management of specialised equipment, general goods and services, fleet and ICT procurement contacts, standing officer arrangements and panel arrangements in compliance with Queensland procurement policy and Queensland Government Contract Management Framework.
Reporting to the Principal Procurement Officer, Fleet and ICT, you will support procurement processes relating to contracts as well as establishing standing offer arrangements and panel arrangements within the fleet and ICT category. You will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of medium complexity procurement activities and services, including the preparation of planning, sourcing, evaluation and contract management documents in line with the principles and standards of government contract management policy and frameworks. You will work collaboratively with QFES staff, volunteers and stakeholders to achieve fit-for-purpose outcomes through best practice procurement activities to meet organisational objectives.
Key requirements
Highly desirable requirements
- Queensland Government Level 3 Purchasing Certification or equivalent.
- SAP training and experience in procurement systems
- Knowledge and experience in Queensland Information Technology Contracting Frameworks and supply chain contracts management.
Your key accountabilities
Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:
- Oversee and coordinate medium risk procurement projects for fleet and technology products and services and ensure positive outcomes to meet client and stakeholder objectives.
- Provide advice relating to procurement and contract management matters to facilitate procurement planning and ensure adherence to procurement policy and departmental objectives are achieved.
Want more information?
Please contact Troy Griffin, Principal Procurement Officer on phone 07 3145 2954 or email Troy.Griffin@qfes.qld.gov.au.
You can also visit our website to find out more about our organisation.
How to apply
Please refer to the QFES Public Service Application Guide [All PS Classifications/Streams and Senior Officer] for information on how to apply for this role.