Procurement Manager

Join us at the Australian Museum and help us achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change

About the Role 

This is a pivotal role within our Corporate Services division. The Procurement Manager partners with stakeholders to plan, develop, source and manage procurement arrangements to deliver value for money and effectively meet business outcomes and government directions.

Employment Status:

• Clerk Grade 9/10
• Fixed term 2 years
• Full time 35 hours per week

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• Role Description
• AM Candidate Pack

You will be paid a competitive annual salary $120,859 - $133,183, plus employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 11.5%) and annual leave loading.

About you Key knowledge and experience

• Strong experience in procurement advisory, planning, governance and reporting in a complex organisation including an understanding of relevant policies, processes and systems.
• Proven experience in managing end-to-end procurement processes within a complex environment
• Knowledge of government financial compliance, reporting and Procurement Frameworks

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in business, commerce, procurement, supply chain management or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience.

About The Australian Museum

The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.  

Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction. 

The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present. 

Check out our current exhibitions and events here. 

 

Benefits 

Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.

 

How to apply  

Applicants must submit (if submitted as attachment, please upload as PDF):

1. A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description’s essential requirements, key knowledge and experience.
2. Resume

As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions.

1. Please give an example of when you have managed for the improvement of the procurement policies, processes and reporting. (300 words maximum)
2. Please give an example when you provided advice, guidance and training to build expertise in procurement across the organisation. (300 words maximum)

For more details, Frequently Asked Questions and how to apply for the role go to I Work for NSW.

The successful applicant will be subject to national criminal records check. As recommended by Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), the Australian Museum encourages all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

Contact person: Erik Maranik, Director, Corporate Services, Erik.Maranik@Australian.Museum

Inclusive and welcoming

The Australian Museum is an NSW Public Service organisation and aims to attract and retain the right people for the right jobs. The AM is a diverse and inclusive workplace where genuine participation and contribution is enabled, and everyone, regardless of their background, identity or circumstances is valued, accepted and supported to thrive at work.

This means that we are embedding diversity and inclusion in everything we do on a daily basis, whether it be our recruitment processes, workplace culture, career development programs, customer service or policies and procedures. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please reach out to the contact person or note this in your application. 

 

Location: The Rocks, AU

Posted Date: 10/1/2024