The establishment of Cladding Safety Victoria (CSV) by the Victorian Government is a world-leading initiative. The $600 million program aims to make Victorians safer by reducing the risk associated with combustible cladding on residential apartment buildings and publicly owned buildings. We work with owners and owners corporations to help them rectify non-compliant or non-conforming external wall cladding products on buildings. We do this by providing support, guidance and connections to appropriately registered and qualified practitioners. Initially set up as a business unit of the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), CSV recruited staff and built the policies and procedures needed to deliver the program from the ground up. In late 2020, CSV was established as its own statutory entity with its own Act of Parliament.

About the role:

A great opportunity to utilise your procurement and contract management skills to support the operations of the Procurement team at Cladding Safety Victoria

• 2 x Fixed term, full time vacancies (12 months)  
• VPS Grade 5: $105,479 - $127,621 per annum plus superannuation.

You will get the chance to work with a high-performing and passionate team as well as Senior Leaders and experts who are committed to delivering high quality outcomes.

We are looking for people who are committed, passionate, have the right attitude and enjoy working in a team environment. As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• a good understanding of government procurement supported by previous experience
• a focus on delivery in a fast-paced work environment and ability to adapt to changes
• strong problem-solving skills supported by extensive procurement experience
• strong business writing skills for developing critical procurement documentation to meet auditing and compliance requirements
• strong Interpersonal and communication skills for liaising with a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally

Job purpose:

The Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer is responsible for leading procurement and contract management activities for Cladding Safety Victoria, working with suppliers and the business to ensure all procurement activities and supply contracts are managed appropriately

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Manage a wide range of CSV procurement activities for goods and services including construction services and work if required, from planning through preparation and coordination of tender documentation, evaluation, and contract award.
• Ensure the timely delivery of the required procurement activities and provide solutions to problems identified during the course and escalate if needed.
• Liaise with key stakeholders externally and internally including CSV executive leadership team members and managers from different business units across the organisation.
• Provide procurement and contract management consultation to other team members and business units when required.
• Provide advice on CSV procurement internal processes and procedures and contribute to their regular review.
• Prepare contract and procurement documentation and appropriately manage records to ensure transparency and traceability.
• Assist CSV Contracts Manager with the development of Contract User Guide(s) and other reporting documents.

For further details and to reveiw the key selection criteria, please refer to the position description attached.

Interested?  Next Steps?

Applicants are required to apply online, submitting a current resume and a cover letter demonstrating how your experience relates to the requirements of this position (please refer to the key selection criteria outlined in the attached position description). There is no requirement to address KSC separately.

Please note:

• You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia (e.g. citizenship or residency documents, or a valid Australian working visa) and proof of any qualifications (if mandatory) relevant to the role.
• Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 1 October 2023