This essential central government department is committed to advancing Australia’s interests internationally, focusing on diplomacy, trade, and development. They work with international partners and other countries to tackle global challenges, increase trade and investment opportunities, protect international rules, keep our region stable and help Australians overseas.

They have an excellent reputation, their work focuses on high-profile initiatives and they are one of the most sought-after employees in the APS.

Given the security requirements of the Department, you must have a Negative Vetting 2 clearance in order to be considered.

The Opportunity

There are 2 x EL1 labour hire contracts available, which are long-term 12-month engagements with 12-month extensions.

You’ll join a team working on Official Development Assistance procurements, grants and programs, specifically in the Pacific region. The programs provide support for Pacific priorities, including climate change, infrastructure, education, gender equality, health and connectivity. The government is investing $36.8 million over the next 4 years to improve the Department’s capability in program design, procurement, monitoring and evaluation.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to international aid programs that benefit the Pacific region. You’ll secure a long-term labour hire contract and be a trusted advisor for Departmental staff.

The Role

You will be contracted to deliver on the following outcomes:

1. Undertake a survey of the Office of the Pacific and create a procurement and grant agreement tracker. Ideally, the tracker will contain all agreements that are currently underway, planned and or proposed for a 1 or 2-year period. It will include status of agreements under a traffic light system and highlight current risks, particularly compliance with departmental procurement and grant policies
2. Provide help desk support to Departmental staff, prioritising low value (<$500k) procurements and grant agreements. The aim is to have the contractor work alongside Departmental staff to coach them resulting in improved agreement outcomes, leading to increased internal capability and better compliance with departmental procurement and grant policies
3. Regularly engage with the Development Procurement, Agreements and Systems Branch (DVB) to ensure alignment of guidance across the Department
4. Provide briefs when required and track and provide advice to Pacific Development Enabling Section (PDS) on the capability of procurement and grant agreement trends, particularly in compliance with departmental procurement and grant policies

The Ideal Person

To be eligible for this role, you must have a Negative Vetting 2 security clearance and be based in Canberra (so that you can attend a Canberra-based office).

You will also have:

• Significant knowledge and experience of ODA and Non-ODA procurement and grant agreements in Australia and Overseas
• Knowledge of different funding types e.g. Departmental, Aid and Grants
• Experience in report writing to Senior Executive Staff

Salary / Rate

• $100/hr - $140/hr + 11.5% Super (includes casual loading)
• 2 x 12-month labour contracts with 12-month extensions
• Full-time role
• Office located in central Canberra

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Liz Strachan on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 20326.

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