Contracts Procurement Manager - Radio Telecom

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 4
Remuneration: $141,974 per annum - $169,151 per annum + super and benefits
Location: NSW Ambulance State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park
Closing Date: 12 January 2025

ABOUT NSW AMBULANCE

NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values-based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. 

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ABOUT THE ROLE

The primary purpose of the role is to assist the Associate Director Contracts & Procurement NSW Ambulance and procurement cross-functional teams within NSW Health and NSW Telecom Authority & eHealth / MoH during each stage of a procurement and contract management activity, ensuring effective administration of all procurement processes and compliance with all procurement policies, processes and procedures and governance frameworks under SCM0020 and SCM0053.

The position holder be responsible for undertaking research and providing compliant procurement options to deal with the limited supply of products and services within the Government prequalification Schemes including Radio / Telecom / ICT / Construction. The candidate should have extensive experience in working for emergency services organisations and demonstrated ability in managing constantly competing priorities and dealing with complex procurement projects to enable the establishment of Contracts while delivering  business units requirements in the required timeframes.

Please note: This is a temporary full time position for a period of twenty-four (24) months with possible further one year extension.

Please refer to the Role Description and Position Conditions and General Info for further information.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Excellent remuneration and leave support including annual, parental, carers and more
• Allocated Days Off (ADO) once a month take a paid day off
• Additional Public Holiday
• Opportunities for extra tax savings through salary packaging
• Novated leasing, lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary
• Staff Support Program with extensive free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Fitness passport, and medic-fit gyms at most locations with discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy
• Health coaching service available to all staff providing individualised support
• Discounted private health insurance
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Accessible via Public Transport  

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking an individual who can effectively lead and collaborate with the Radio-Telecom / ICT team, including analysts and the contract manager while managing broader internal and external stakeholders with in-depth contract and procurement knowledge.

In this role, you will undertake the end-to-end procurement process for Radio-Telecom / ICT programs and projects for NSW Ambulance, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and frameworks. Your responsibilities will include coordinating market engagement strategies, developing commercial risk profiles, and managing the tender process, covering evaluation methodology and contract negotiations to ensure value for money. You will also prepare and manage contract execution, facilitating a seamless handover to project teams and provide expert advice on procurement matters, fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.

The ideal candidate will possess tertiary qualification and or advanced communication and negotiation skills, strong problem-solving and project management abilities, and proficiency in procurement analysis and strategic sourcing.

HOW TO APPLY

Please respond to the below two (2) pre-screening questions (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit this with your CV and other required information.

Question 1: Provide two (2) examples of procurement activities that you coordinated? What was your role and how did you work with  business owners, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to complete the work including cross-functional stakeholders management?

Question 2: Provide examples of the types of procurement and contract documentation you have developed and/or updated? What frameworks or approaches did you use including cross-functional stakeholders you managed during the procurement activities?

Please note: Candidates progressing to the interview stage will be required to complete an in-person assessment.

If you'd like to discuss the position and role description more before you formally apply, confidential inquiries can be made to Mahbub Patwary:

E: Mahbub.Patwary@health.nsw.gov.au

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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