Head of Sourcing and Contracts Management - Melbourne, Australia - Environment Protection Authority

Environment Protection Authority

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Melbourne, Australia

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | CBD

Job type:
Full time

Organisation:
Environment Protection Authority

Salary:
$175,731 - $238,997

Occupation:
Procurement

Reference: 432

Ongoing, fulltime opportunity
VPS7 $175,731 to $238,997 per annum + 11% superannuation
New role, leading EPA's procurement, facilities and fleet teams

About the Organisation
Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) was established in 1971 as Victoria's environmental regulator. EPA's role is to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of pollution and waste on Victorians and the environment. We work in a complex and ever-changing operating environment. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

Benefits of working with EPA:

Contribute to the protection of Victoria's environment and our people's health.
For purpose and valuesbased organisation with development opportunities.
A diverse and inclusive workplace.
Hybrid and flexible work arrangement options.

About the Role:

Are you a proven senior leader with a background working with senior stakeholders who enjoys enhancing service delivery and uplifting the capability of others? Are you looking for a new role where you can be strategic and make your mark? If this sounds like you, then our Head of Sourcing and Contracts Management role could be just what you've been looking for.

Reporting to the Director, Business Strategy and Operations (CFO), this newly created senior management role will lead our procurement, facilities and fleet teams.

You'll have two direct reports (a Senior Procurement Officer and Senior Facilities & Fleet Officer) who lead their own teams and provide services across EPA.

Within the first 12 months, you can expect to:

Implement our existing strategy to enhance how procurement and contract management is undertaken at EPA
Uplift capability within the team to provide more partnering level services in procurement, ensuring consistent delivery of services throughout EPA
Lead improved strategic outcomes through EPA's contract and partnership arrangements, providing advice on how we can get the most 'value for money'
Review our current operational processes to maximise effectiveness and efficiency, ensuring adequate risk mitigation strategies are in place
Understand and be the owner for tracking our carbon emissions, including implementing the EPA's carbon emissions reduction roadmap.

About You
With a proven background in procurement and contract management, preferably within government environments, you'll be confident working with senior stakeholders to achieve outcomes

We're also looking for:

Demonstrated senior leadership and management abilities within procurement and preferably with VGPB guidelines
Demonstrated experience leading facilities and fleet functions, preferably within a government agency
Demonstrated accountability for the execution and quality of results
Demonstrated experience managing a high standard of practice through governance and risk management
Ability to be agile, flexible and effectively deal with competing priorities

How to Apply:

Click the "Apply" button to submit your resume and cover letter outlining how you meet the Key Selection Criteria. Applications close
11 September 2023.
All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment.

Need to know more?

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment.

We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident (for ongoing roles) or hold a valid work permit or visa.