- Full time, Continuing,
- Positions can be based at La Trobe University’s any campus
- HEO5 – $71,280-$79,827 plus 17% superannuation
About the position
This position will assist the Division to progress the three core responsibilities of “Client Relationship, Custodianship and Compliance” pursuit of this aim. Reporting to the Senior Lead, Procurement & Business Operations, the Business Support Officer’s primary purpose is to conduct tactical and business support activities, including fleet, travel support and ensuring compliance with La Trobe policies and guidelines, also support day-to-day Procurement Operations including vendor maintenance, purchase order maintenance and corporate card administration and support.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have
- A relevant qualification with subsequent relevant experience to consolidate the theories and principles learned or be able to demonstrate an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge and experience in purchase requisitioning and vendor master data maintenance.
- Be a strong team player.
- Strong attention to detail is essential.
- Be self-motivated, solution-orientated, and have a positive can-do attitude.
- Organised, dependable, focused, and disciplined.
- Demonstrated competency with procurement enterprise systems (e.g., ERP systems, e-Procurement tools, SAP).
- Competency with productivity tools (Microsoft Office e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
- Demonstrated ability to gain a conceptual understanding of relevant policies, procedures or systems and interpretation in the application of policy and/or precedent.
- Ability to innovate and take responsibility for outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and monitor workflows within own area of responsibility.
- Demonstrated capacity to organise work effectively and efficiently and deliver outputs in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow established procedures with limited supervision and contribute positively to an effective team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated customer service focus and solution orientated approach.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm, 18/10/2022
Position Enquiries: William Tarry via email [email protected]
Recruitment Enquiries: [email protected]
Position Description below:
PD Business Support Officer_Procurement Operations.docx
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
The University’s Health and Safety Procedure – COVID-19 Vaccination and Other Measures, requires staff engaged to perform work onsite at La Trobe University to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they are exempt from being vaccinated due to a recognised medical contraindication. This position will require the incumbent to work onsite. As such, an offer of employment will be conditional upon the applicant being Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, and providing satisfactory evidence of their vaccination or exemption status to the University.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter;
- An up to date resume; and
- A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description.
Please scroll down to apply.
Why La Trobe:
- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
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