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Procurement Bring your experience in public sector commercial procurement and supplier engagements to this exciting role Melbourne CBD with hybrid / flexible working arrangements Fixed term nine months, VPS5.1 $109,730 - $121,247 super Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 9th February 2025 Our organisation IBAC''s work is vitally important to Victorians - we prevent and expose public sector corruption and police misconduct. Our vision is a public sector and police that acts with integrity for all Victorians. Our team People who work for IBAC are expected to have a sound understanding of and ability to demonstrate the IBAC values when dealing with Government agencies, the community and colleagues. IBAC''s values are incorporated in professional skills and behaviours for the position. We Lead by example, Act Impartially, Work Together, Behave with Respect, Strive for Excellence. Your new role We have an opportunity for an individual to join our Finance and Procurement team as a Principal Procurement Advisor on a full-time, fixed term basis. This position is responsible for IBAC''s procurement and contracts policy, processes and systems to ensure that all staff are supported to procure goods and services that are fit-for-purpose and achieve value for money. This position provides support to the Director, Finance and Procurement (Chief Procurement Officer) in ensuring IBAC complies with the Victorian Government''s policies and frameworks. The successful candidate will work within a team and work towards team and or unit goals. At IBAC, working collaboratively is key to our success. Duties include: Apply Victorian Purchasing Board (VGPB), Project Development Construction Management Act (PDCMA) framework and organisational policies and legislations including probity, to all procurement activities. Provide authoritative advice and guidance to stakeholders and staff on all aspects of procurement and contract management. Performs assurance and compliance reviews of end-to-end procurement activities/processes across a range of low to high-risk activities of varied complexity. Manage, monitor, and maintain all procurement requests including contracts register data base and systems. Lead procurement aspects of projects involving commercial procurement and supplier engagements for construction related activities. Drive continuous improvements and best practice procurement and contract processes including implementation of best practices and systems. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with departmental staff and across the VPS and external stakeholders where required. Additional duties are set out in the position description. Additional duties are set out in the position description. To view this, please visit the IBAC Careers webpage and click on the appropriate vacancy. Our requirements / Your skill set We are looking for candidates with the below experience and capabilities: Significant experience in public sector procurement and contract management functions is essential and a tertiary qualification will be highly regarded. Proven knowledge and experience in applying Victorian Purchasing Board (VGPB), Project Development Construction Management Act (PDCMA) framework and organisational policies and legislations including probity to all procurement activities. Demonstrated ability to provide authoritative advice to senior management and staff regarding end to end procurement and contract management and Government requirements. Well-developed written communication and interpersonal skills. Strong consultation and negotiation skills and the ability to consult with a range of stakeholders. Effective conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and support the mitigation of risks and issues. Proven ability to plan, prioritise and organise workloads to agreed timeframes. Due to the requirement to attain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of application. Due to a conflict-of-interest IBAC is unable to accept applications for secondment from Victoria Police employees. Apply now All applications should include: a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the following questions: A summary of your procurement and contract management experience; Your experience in the Victorian public sector leading construction projects procurement; What value, skills or experience you would add to the team; and a resume (no longer than 5 typed pages) responses to the administrative screening questions within the application process PDF documents are preferred. For further information regarding the role, please contact Prem Sharma, Director, Finance & Procurement. Contact details can be found on the IBAC Careers webpage . Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 9th February 2025 We are committed to bringing together people with differing perspectives, lived experiences and skills to make choices that reflect our integrity and community, and to creating an inclusive work environment for all. Visit: www.ibac.vic.gov.au for more information.