Job Description

• Provide authoritative advice, briefings and recommendations on procurement, contract and insurable risk management policies and frameworks across the State Service.
• Oversee the financial management and policy settings for the Tasmanian Risk Management Fund.
• Effectively lead the financial management of the Branch’s fleet and contract management functions.
• Research and evaluate contemporary approaches to branch outputs, to inform effective policy proposals and projects suitable to introduction into the State Service.
• Represent the Department and Government to agency and industry stakeholders.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with State Service agencies and other organisations to support whole-of-government initiatives, public finance outcomes, and broader public policy objectives.

About You

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage a large team of professionals across a diverse range of policy and operational issues in the face of competing demands, tight deadlines, and resourcing constraints.

You will have highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with a proven track record of successfully influencing strategic outcomes across multiple and diverse stakeholder groups while retaining high levels of trust and credibility.

This role suits someone with the ability to provide high level policy direction and strategic leadership on complex and technical issues related to whole of government procurement, contract management, and insurable risks.

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.

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About the Branch

The Procurement, Risk and Contract Management Branch provides advice on and manages the Government's procurement framework and common use contracts. The branch minimises the cost of risk to government agencies through the Government Insurance and Risk Fund.

Period of Appointment

This is a fixed term appointment for a period of 5 years.

Desirable Requirements.

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

Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants

Please download the Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants:

724497 - Statement of Duties - Director, Procurement Risk and Contract Management.DOCX

724497 - Statement of Duties - Director, Procurement Risk and Contract Management.pdf

Advice to Applicants - Treasury.pdf

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 blue "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

Abigail Shelley
Deputy Secretary, Corporate and Governance
Abigail.Shelley@treasury.tas.gov.au
(03) 6145 0706