PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT SUPPORT OFFICER

Job Description

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT SUPPORT OFFICER Reference: 2H21A93E External Vacancy – Open to Everyone Division: Disability Location: Adelaide Salary Range: 85,790-95,413 Classification: ASO5 Engagement Type: Term Contract Closing Date: 22 Jan 2025 Role Highlights Access excellent learning and development opportunities Diverse and inclusive culture About the Business Our Finance and Business Services Division oversees the department's budget and financial compliance responsibilities, its infrastructure and assets portfolio, as well as procurement and quality assurance functions, business improvement, and technology and screening transformation. They provide support and strategic advice across the department regarding a range of DHS goals, systems, and processes. Role Details The Procurement and Contract Support Officer is a role within Financial Reform and is accountable to the General Manager Business and Corporate Services for: Providing advice to relevant stakeholders on procurement and contract management matters and undertaking research, data collection, preparation of reports and correspondence in accordance with Financial Reform requirements. Coordinating policies and procedures to help achieve the business objectives of the Department and ensure consistency and currency of all directorate procedures. Managing payments and reconciliations against Disability Services’ contracts and preparing contract management documentation. Undertaking administrative services to facilitate the delivery of business operations, internal human resources, and recruitment support for Financial Reform. Special Conditions National Police Check required.Employment-related Screening Check required.Role Status: Term up to 31/07/2025. DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+, and gender diverse people. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at and a member of the team will get back to you. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in. Application Instructions You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages, addressing how your skills, attributes, and experience meet the role-specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form. For more information about applying, refer to our Job Application Guide. Screening Checks If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check, which has been issued within six months of your application for the role. National Police Checks can be applied for via the South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body. If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessment during your employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr