Senior Procurement Officer
About VenuesWest

VenuesWest takes pride in owning and/or operating 13 of Western Australia's major sporting, recreation and entertainment venues, including not only the currently under construction Perth Stadium and the iconic Perth Arena, but also nib stadium, HBF Stadium, HBF Arena, the Bendat Basketball Centre and Perth Motorplex. Our portfolio of assets is currently valued at over $2 billion and continues to grow.

With almost four million visitors a year, we play an increasingly important role in the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for all West Australians.

About the Role

The Senior Procurement Officer is responsible for administering and delivering effective and compliant government procurement practices in the area of capital items and works whilst driving the efficient use of the capital works budget for VenuesWest. The role is also responsible for the implementation of policy, standards and operating procedures to oversee and deliver procurement and contract management for the Capital Works branch.

This is a full time, fixed term role to 30 June 2020 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. While the position will be based at HBF Stadium in Mt Claremont, the nature of this position is that it requires mobility directly to and between the VenuesWest portfolio of facilities when required.

VenuesWest is supportive of a healthy work/life balance and offers with this role a full gym and aquatic membership as well as discounts on our programs and purchases in the cafés.

About the Person

VenuesWest is seeking an individual who is experienced in the management and delivery of compliant government procurement processes.  Stakeholder engagement and excellent research and communication skills are essential this role to liaise and negotiate with both internal and external stakeholders.

For any further job related information please contact Jen Skipworth, Manager Capital Works on (08) 9441 8392.

For information on VenuesWest and its venues please visit our website www.venueswest.wa.gov.au

Application Instructions

To apply for this position you must submit a:

copy of your current resume and
cover letter detailing your skills and experience which demonstrate how you meet the following essential capability:
Demonstrated experience in the management and implementation of compliant government procurement processes which deliver value for money outcomes in the area of capital items and works. Including experience in the interpretation, development and application of
The procurement and contract management life cycle
The State Supply Commission policies and guidelines
Works contracts including AS:2124, minor works and other Australian Standards
A full copy of the Job Description is available as a PDF below, which includes a complete list of the capabilities required to fulfil this role on page 3.

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Please submit your application by clicking on the 'Apply for Job' button below. A step by step guide to applying online is available in pdf format below to assist you in this process.

For application assistance please contact Human Resources on (08) 9441 8362.

Assessment

These capabilities detailed in the Job Description outline the minimum requirements for the role in terms of qualifications, experience, skills and attributes for this role.

The selection panel will use these capabilities as the basis of assessment and you will be required to meet all the essential capabilities to be considered for shortlisting and interview.

A selection panel will consider all the elements and information gathered through the recruitment process to determine the most suitable candidate.

Eligibility

To be eligible for employment with VenuesWest you must have the following at the time of lodging your application:

Permanent Appointment
be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status
a Special Category Visa with unrestricted stay and work rights for New Zealand citizens
Fixed Term Employment
documentary evidence (i.e. working visa) of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the duration of the fixed term appointment
Future Appointments

VenuesWest will utilise this recruitment process to place suitable applicants in a pool for a six month period from which fixed-term and permanent appointments may be made.

Workplace Diversity

We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply.