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About us
The National Blood Authority (NBA) is an Australian Government statutory agency whose role is to work in a collaborative manner with all Australian governments and blood sector stakeholders to ensure Australia's blood supply is safe, secure, adequate, and affordable.
Job Context
The Information Technology Services (ITS) section is responsible for the delivery and maintenance of the projects, business as usual support, infrastructure, security, and call centre solutions which support the agencies vision.
The ITS Section is looking for an experienced ICT Procurement and Contract Manager who will be able to join our team and help us deliver key outcomes for the agency. We have multiple procurement activities which require a specialist to coordinate, develop and manage these activities which range from small simple procurements to complex large procurements.
Primary Job Purpose
The duties and responsibilities of this position will require you to, and are not limited to:
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Perform complex procurement activities.
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Undertake contract management and reporting.
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Investigate, recommend, and provide advice and assistance on procurement activities, and implement alternative courses of action where appropriate.
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Provide timely and accurate procurement and recruitment advice for all new activities.
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Preparation of written documentation, including senior management briefing and reports, procurement documentation and legislative review reports.
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Have well developed stakeholder engagement skills and be able to represent the agency at a range of forums.
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Administer and evaluate contracts to ensure that technical and contractual requirements are met; works meet specified quality and are provided on time and within budget.
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You will be required to have Experience in Commonwealth of Australia procurement and tendering processes of varying complexity, including but not limited to understanding of tender preparation, evaluation, contract formation, negotiation, and selection.
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You will possess a high level of contract management knowledge and experience, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement to deliver outcomes within a legislative framework.
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Participate as a constructive member of the National Blood Authority and provide reasonable support as required.
Additional Information
These are Designated Security Assessed Positions (DSAP) at Baseline Level. The successful applicants must be Australian Citizens capable of obtaining and maintaining a security clearance at this level. A loss of security clearance may result in termination of employment.
The NBA expects that all employees will perform their duties professionally and respectfully to achieve outcomes of the highest standard, and that this performance will reflect the best principles and practices of workplace diversity, workplace participation and a safe working environment.
A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill ongoing vacancies of similar roles should they become available within 18 months from the day this vacancy was advertised in the APS Employment Gazette.
To Apply
Applicants are required to submit a NBA Cover Sheet(link is external), CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria in the job description. Submit these to NBA.recruitment@blood.gov.au(link sends e-mail).
If you have any enquiries about this vacancy, please contact Michael Goeldner on 02 6151 5009 or Michael.Goeldner@blood.gov.au.
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