Senior Workforce Planner

Workforce Planning professionals develop policies, guidelines and strategies related to management of an organisation's workforce. They identify, analyse and monitor the current and future workforce needs of an organisation and develop strategies to close the gap between the two states. Key duties and responsibilities The key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Manage end-to-end procurement activities of moderate to high complexity, from planning and sourcing through evaluation, negotiation, contract establishment and transition to contract management. Apply sound knowledge of Commonwealth procurement and contracting principles to deliver compliant, defensible and value-for-money procurement outcomes.Provide specialist procurement and commercial advice to business areas and senior stakeholders on procurement strategies, sourcing options, evaluation processes and contracting matters. Identify, assess and manage procurement, commercial and contractual risks, escalating significant issues where appropriate.Prepare high-quality procurement documentation, including procurement plans, approach-to-market documentation, evaluation materials, approval briefs, contract documentation and concise executive advice. Interpret and apply relevant legislation, Commonwealth Procurement Rules, delegations, policies and organisational procedures when undertaking procurement activities. Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, working collaboratively with business areas, legal, finance, probity advisers, procurement specialists and suppliers. Support commercial negotiations and supplier engagement to achieve appropriate contractual and value-for-money outcomes.Manage competing priorities and multiple procurement activities, delivering accurate and high-quality outcomes within required timeframes. Contribute to continuous improvement and team capability, including sharing procurement knowledge, improving processes and supporting consistent procurement practices across the team. Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a response to each criterion. Each response is limited to 3000 characters. Essential criteria 1. Demonstrated experience managing complex procurement activities across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including procurement planning, sourcing, approaches to market, evaluation, negotiation, contract establishment and contract management, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver within required timeframes. 2. Strong knowledge and practical experience applying the Commonwealth procurement framework, including the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, procurement policies, delegations and governance requirements, with demonstrated ability to identify and manage commercial, procurement, probity and contractual risks and support value-for-money outcomes. 3. Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality procurement and commercial advice, including preparing procurement documentation, executive briefs, recommendations and approval documentation, and effectively engaging and negotiating with business areas, suppliers, senior stakeholders and specialist advisers. Desirable criteria 1. Experience delivering procurement within an Australian Government environment, including ICT, professional services or labour hire procurements, together with experience supporting contract variations, extensions, supplier performance and procurement capability or continuous improvement initiatives. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 3 candidates Number of sellers invited Between 5 and 10 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 01 Weeks 03 Days 06 Hours Send us feedback About Accessibility Privacy Terms of use Disclaimer and copyright An initiative of the Digital Transformation Agency The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. © Commonwealth of Australia