Opportunity
12-month initial day rate contract with 6-month option to extend, market day rate, can be based in Melbourne or Sydney with hybrid work flexibility.

Team and Role
Join the program team responsible for the upgrade of a large Federal Agency’s enterprise datawarehouse to SAS Viya. The Business Implementation Manager is a hybrid and varied role responsible for ensuring the business is ready for the change. You’ll work with 2 program streams to ensure current-state processes are mapped and ready for the new future-state. You’ll work with multiple project teams, ICT, business stakeholders and directly with the selected vendor.

A very strong background in technical impact analysis, technical design, process mapping, change and project management is required.

Success Measures

• Demonstrated expertise working with Data/Analytics teams as a senior Implementation Manager, Business Readiness Manager, or ICT Change Manager
• Map out, plan and support the business to identify and respond to impacts to their business areas for the new SAS Viya datawarehouse
• Current state and future state business process analysis to identify changes required to support business readiness activities such as standard operational procedure (SOP) updates, and training needs
• Experience leading a small team of Business Analysts and Change Analysts to support impacted business areas
• Experience managing and maintaining a project schedule to manage dependencies and risks
• Hands on Data Analysis skills would be very nice to have – SAS Viya, Python, SQL, R
• Confluence, JIRA, Clarizen or MS Project or similar project management tool
• Experience writing detailed business requirements and business process documents

Application Process
Please send your resume to kylie.mcmanus@talentinternational.com // 0408 388 680. Successful applicants will be required to complete a key selection criteria response, and clear national police check and federal background checks.

Please note, proof of Australian Citizenship is required for this federal government Agency.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Category professional to join our client’s dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset and a deep understanding of procurement category management, with a proven track record in contract development and management. This role requires a professional who can lead complex procurement processes, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure that contracts are executed efficiently and effectively. This business unit is responsible for providing procurement and supply chain services across the local health system, covering ICT, clinical and other health care-related business contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:

• Maintain a current strategic overview of the commercial attributes of the categories under management, including industry trends, demand trends, supply market dynamics, economic and social factors, and benchmark information.
• Provide specialist advice and support on the monitoring and review of contract performance, including Key Performance Indicator monitoring and reporting.
• Lead the strategic planning process for complex contract requirements and participate in the preparation of business cases, procurement plans, risk management strategies, and other relevant documentation.

Contract Development:

• Consult with contract stakeholders and lead the development of procurement strategies, contract objectives, scope, procurement timeframes, benchmarks for evaluation, and other contractual terms.
• Oversee and develop complex contracts, ensuring effective stakeholder management throughout the various stages of the procurement process, in accordance with relevant policies and guidelines.

Contract Management:

• Manage contracts under assigned categories as per current contract management guidelines.
• Coordinate and manage the contract life cycle, including initiating reviews and liaising with stakeholders regarding the contract’s cost-effectiveness and performance.
• Ensure purchases under respective contracts reflect agreed terms.
• Undertake discussions with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve issues related to contract execution and management.
• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance against contract deliverables and service levels, ensuring compliance. Evaluate variation proposals and interpretations of contract terms, providing appropriate recommendations to stakeholders.

Risk Management:

• Identify risks or issues arising from contracts and assist with mitigation and dispute resolution.
• Assist internal and external stakeholders in the evaluation of contracts.
• Support ongoing budget requirements related to contract expenditure.
• Liaise with relevant offices on the implementation of policies related to the procurement process.
• Provide advice and assistance on procurement and contract management.

Participation & Collaboration:

• Maintain a client focus on service delivery, including client contact and management.
• Build alliances with stakeholders, interest groups, and client agencies to enable development, acceptance, and achievement of designated outcomes.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional project teams to develop and deliver improved services and systems.
• Represent the category management directorate on committees and working parties as required.

Other Duties:

• Engage in continuous monitoring, evaluation, and development of performance.
• Maintain expert knowledge and understanding of current developments in procurement and contract management.
• Perform other duties as required.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in procurement category management.
• Extensive experience in the planning, development, and/or management of contracts to meet strategic and operational business needs within a complex organisation.
• Well-developed written communication skills with the ability to prepare and present complex procurement and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, research, and conceptual skills with the ability to provide solutions to complex problems and issues.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, relationship management, and negotiation skills with the ability to liaise, consult, and negotiate effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a large workload and achieve desired outcomes within required timeframes.

If you meet the selection criteria above and are interested in finding out more about this position, click “APPLY NOW” below and attach your most updated resume to be considered. For further information please contact Jasmine Ho on +61 8 6212 5526 or jasmine.ho@talentinternational.com

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further screening.

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• Contract Until March 2025 – Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• $450 including super per day

The IT Trainer will be responsible for the replacements of an old legacy system to a new Salesforce environment. This trainer will be responsible for end user training coordination & facilitation.

You will be responsible for

• Create deliver and support learning and development content (e.g. Guides, videos, eLearns and other resources).
• Creating further materials, training and learning opportunities as needed.
• Evaluate learning and development programs, identifying gaps in capability
• Ensure staff have the support they need to succeed in their role

You will have

• Extensive experience in design, development and delivery of training programs
• Experience using Microsoft 365 applications such as MS Teams, Outlook and SharePoint for training
• Strong agile background
• Extensive experience of delivery of technical workshops in client environments
• Demonstrated experience communicating, consulting, collaborating and negotiating with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Salesforce project experience

What’s in it for you:

• Contract Until March 2025 – Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• $450 including super per day

Please apply today to secure an interview or for more information call Sarah Jordan on 9236 7765