Contracts Procurement Manager- Radio Telecom

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week
Position Classification:  Health Mgr Lvl 4
Remuneration: $137,173 per annum - $163,431 per annum + super and annual leave loading
Location: Gladesville with relocation to the State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park
Closing Date: 18 September 2024

ABOUT US

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. Hear what it’s like to work for NSW Ambulance 

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 agencies 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.

The position holder be responsible for undertaking research and providing competitive procurement options to deal with the limited supply of products and services within the Operational Radio & Telecommunication Scheme. 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 cross-functional tasks in the required timeframes.

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

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

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE (for eligible employees)

Besides your salary, you’ll also have access to:

• A range of leave to support you with your needs out of work including generous paid parental leave, carers leave, and more
• Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
• 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 (eligible full-time employees)
• Extensive staff support programs available to all staff and families – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Fitness passport, and medic-fit gyms at most locations – discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Health coaching service available to all staff providing individualised support
• Discounted private health insurance
• Career development and growth opportunities 

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will require the following experience and attributes:

• Act with Integrity
• Be ethical and professional, and uphold and promote the public sector values 
• Communicate Effectively
• Communicate clearly, actively listen to others, and respond with understanding and respect 
• Commit to Customer Service
• Provide customer-focused services in line with public sector and organisational objectives 
• Work Collaboratively
• Collaborate with others and value their contribution 
• Deliver Results
• Achieve results through the efficient use of resources and a commitment to quality outcomes 
• Demonstrate Accountability
• Be proactive and responsible for your own actions, and adhere to legislation, policy, and guidelines

HOW TO APPLY

Please respond to the below three (3) pre-screening questions (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit this with your CV and other required information.

Question 1:  Describe a specific time when you had to handle a tough problem that challenged fairness or ethical issues. Explain. What was the outcome?

Question 2:  Describe a time when a supplier/contractor did not meet performance standards or breached the contract. What was your role in managing the contract? What steps did you take to remedy the situation? What was the outcome?

Question 3:  Describe the most difficult challenge you faced in trying to work cooperatively with someone in your organisation who did not share the same ideas. What were the challenges and outcomes?

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

Click here for information about eligibility lists and Recruitment Pool use 

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