An exciting opportunity to work inside Government to support social enterprise procurement and contribute to a more equitable and inclusive Australia
Then we would like to hear from you!
Through the Social Enterprise Jobs Fund, Queensland Government has committed to helping more social enterprises supply goods and services to the government. They will do that by working with Social Traders to build the capability of government buyers in social procurement. This role is a Social Traders employee to be seconded into Queensland Government Procurement and build on the work already underway through the Social Traders Pilot Project Extension.
About Social Traders
Social Traders is the trailblazer of social enterprise procurement in Australia. We connect certified social enterprises with business and government members. By activating the power of social enterprise procurement, we create positive impact through jobs, community services and support for the most marginalised.
Objectives of the role
This role is a direct employee of Social Traders to be seconded to support Queensland Government Procurement (QGP) to deliver on social enterprise procurement objectives of the Social Enterprise Jobs Fund and Queensland Procurement Policy. This role is funded by Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) and will sit alongside the QGP Social Procurement Advisor within Department of Energy and Public Works.
Its key functions are to work actively within Queensland Government Procurement to increase procurement with genuine, quality social enterprises. The role will also support the delivery of the Social Procurement Work Plan within Department of Energy and Public Works.
Your key responsibilities
About you
You possess excellent communication skills commercial acumen, are self-driven, have an innovative mindset and are a team player. You will help unlock the potential of social procurement with your passion for social enterprise, working across Queensland Government to “support disadvantaged Queenslanders – by increasing procurement with genuine, quality social enterprises”.
You will bring a set of skills in change management, influencing and excellent client servicing. You are a comfortable networker who enjoys working with people at all organisational levels.
Your skills and experience
Key relationships
What we offer you
For more details you can download the position description here.
An exciting opportunity to contribute to a more equitable and inclusive Australia
Then we want to hear from you!
About Social Traders
Social Traders is the national trailblazer of social enterprise procurement. We create a more inclusive and equitable Australia by making buying from social enterprise the norm.
Objectives of the role
This is a crucial role that supports the entire organisation nationally (we currently have offices in four states).
Your role will cover a range of essential corporate services: office coordination, HR administration including recruitment & onboarding, policies/process/procedures, finance support and administrative support to the Executive Team.
Your key responsibilities
Office coordination:
HR:
Finance administration:
Executive Assistant:
About you
You are an excellent communicator. You build a natural rapport with people and thrive working as part of a team. You are self-driven and have an innovative mindset, often coming up with ideas for improvement. Being organised and action-oriented if your passion.
Your skills and experience
What we offer you
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An exciting opportunity to contribute to a more equitable and inclusive Australia
Then we want to hear from you!
About Social Traders
Social Traders is the national trailblazer of social enterprise procurement. We create a more inclusive and equitable Australia by making buying from social enterprise the norm.
Objectives of the role
As the Social Procurement Lead in Qld & NT, you are the expert on the specifics of the social procurement ecosystem in your jurisdictions. This is a matrix role that brings a state focus to multiple organisational functions and works in partnership with other leaders across the business.
Your key responsibilities
About you
You are an excellent communicator. You build a natural rapport with people and thrive working as part of a team. You are self-driven and have an innovative mindset, often coming up with ideas for improvement. Being organised and action-oriented if your passion.
Your skills and experience
What we offer you
If you are interested in this opportunity, please express your interest by APPLYING