Senior Procurement Officer

Job no: 493481
Work type: Full Time
Location: Head Office, Canberra, Parramatta, Brisbane, Melbourne
Classification: DHA Level 6

DHA is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Officer to join the Procurement Team. Apply now and be part of a rewarding career at DHA!

Position: Senior Procurement Officer
Level: DHA6
Salary Range: $97,587 to $112,189 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
Location: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane

About us

Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is a Nationally Recognised Government Business Enterprise with the primary role of providing housing and related services to Defence and their families. DHA manages one of Australia’s largest national housing portfolios of about 17,000 properties and has an opportunity for an experienced Senior Procurement Officer to join the team.

About the role

There are two opportunities, which can be performed from Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne and we are seeking to form a merit pool for potential future opportunities. 

The DHA Procurement Team is responsible for supporting DHA in achieving its objectives through sound procurement advice and support via a tailored DHA Procurement Framework delivered through a hybrid procurement model. As a Senior Procurement Officer, you will be part of the DHA Procurement Team within the Finance and Corporate Support Branch and be responsible for contributing towards the delivery of a high performing procurement function.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Formal Qualifications and/or extensive knowledge and experience in procurement and contracting
• In depth knowledge of the Australian Commonwealth Procurement Framework, including practical experience at a complex level
• Ability to work autonomously under limited direction to deliver quality advice with competing priorities and deadlines
• Experience in the continuous improvement of business processes and procedures
• High level written, analytical and communication skills, including your ability to establish and maintain solid relationships with a broad range of stakeholders

Benefits for working at DHA include:

• 15.4% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year
• Work-life balance
• Positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Career progression and opportunities
• ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location

For more detail on what we offer, visit the DHA website and refer to the DHA Enterprise Agreement 2024-27.

How to apply

To apply, click the Apply Now button below with your current resume and a 500-word one page pitch, addressing the requirements of the role.

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Any questions? Please contact Paige Bath, Director of Procurement T: (02) 6270 6034 E: Paige.bath@dha.gov.au

Order of Merit

A merit pool will be established from this process which will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.

Inclusion and Diversity

DHA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, ex-defence members, mature aged employees and carers.

RecruitAbility

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Eligibility

Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen and can obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.

Applications close

 AEST 11.55pm Sunday, 27 October 2024

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