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Queensland Government
Senior Category Officer
Brisbane
December 4, 2024
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About us
The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities. The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response, including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue, severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue, and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes.
The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state.
The QFD is an organisation that is focused on reframing the department's relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through the Path to Treaty, Closing the Gap and building our cultural capability.
Purpose of the role
Uniforms and Logistics is responsible for the provision of uniforms, personal protective equipment (PPE) and operational equipment to all services and streams of the department. The unit consists of Category Management teams responsible for managing the planning, consultation, development, introduction and life cycle of uniforms, PPE and operational equipment; and a Logistics Support team responsible for warehousing, supply and customer service to the QFD staff and volunteer members.
Reporting to the Category Manager, you will be a key member of the team responsible for equipping the QFD workforce with uniforms, PPE and operational equipment. You will work collaboratively with staff, volunteer members and stakeholders to provide fit for purpose products through efficient and cost-effective sourcing arrangements in accordance with the Queensland Procurement Policy, Queensland Government Contract Management Framework, financial management practices and departmental policies and procedures.
Key requirements
Highly desirable requirements
* Knowledge and/or experience in project management methodologies, contract management principles, and supply chain management concepts.
* End to end category management skills including knowledge of specification development, product implementation, and continuous improvement during the life cycle of products.
* Confidence in use of Microsoft Suite, including Excel, planning/analytics, and written and verbal communication.
Your key accountabilities
Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:
* Maintain governance and controls for the effective administration of the QFD uniforms and logistics program to ensure compliance with government procurement, contracts and financial management practices.
* Contribute to the development of compelling category plans and delivery of corresponding projects and initiatives to ensure project deliverables and timeframes meet the QFD's service, value, community, safety, risk, quality, and governance objectives.
* Undertake research, analysis and reporting on information relevant to allocated projects and identify issues or opportunities for improvements in processes and service delivery.
* Interpret and apply legislation, standards and instructions relating to uniforms, PPE and operational equipment and provide advice to enable effective decision marking.
* Lead sourcing initiatives including research and development of specifications, tendering documents, evaluation and implementation to ensure the workforce is appropriately equipped.
* Undertake negotiations and manage supplier contractual performance including the development of contract management plans, regular monitoring and reporting of supplier performance and contract effectiveness.
* Prepare and review complex reports, briefs, submissions and other correspondence on related issues and initiatives, in accordance with departmental requirements.
* Develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support program activities and promote positive outcomes and ensure business objectives are achieved.
Capabilities
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role:
Leadership Competency Stream - Individual Contributor (leading self)
Vision
* Leads strategically
* Makes insightful decisions
Results
* Builds enduring relationships
* Inspires others
Accountability
* Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
* Demonstrates sound governance
Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values:
* Respect
* Integrity
* Trust
* Courage
* Loyalty<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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