Our client is a highly respected independent statutory office known for its dedication to promoting fair workplace practices and compliance with workplace laws. They play a crucial role in providing education, assistance, advice, and guidance to employers and employees across Australia.

With a strong commitment to ethical and efficient operations, they are recognised for their impactful work in ensuring fair treatment in the workplace. Their team is known for its high engagement and performance, consistently scoring above average in employee satisfaction and wellbeing.

The Opportunity

This role offers a unique opportunity for flexibility and variety in your career. Whether you are looking for a non-ongoing, labour hire, or s26 transfer position, this role can accommodate your needs. With options for full-time or part-time hours and hybrid work arrangements, you can achieve a work-life balance that suits you. The position is available in multiple locations, including Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

Workwise, this opportunity allows you to engage in meaningful work within a supportive and dynamic team environment. You will have the chance to lead and mentor a team, contribute to the development and improvement of procurement processes, and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve procurement outcomes.

The Role

The candidate will manage procurement governance, provide strategic advice on procurement rules and policies, ensure compliance with legislation, and promote internal procurement templates, all while supporting officials and stakeholders.

Your duties will include:

• Assisting business areas with the development of business cases, procurement plans, tender documents, probity and evaluation plans, and delegate approvals
• Using government systems such as AusTender, BuyICT, and the Commonwealth Contracting Suite to facilitate procurement outcomes
• Drafting contracts using Commonwealth templates, and managing contract variations and extensions
• Providing sound contract management advice to internal business areas
• Delivering procurement reporting tasks, including AusTender reporting, sections of the Annual Report, Senate Estimates briefs, Questions on Notice, and Senate Order obligations
• Managing and maintaining procurement guidance materials, procedures, internal templates, and other resources
• Contributing to the continual development and improvement of procurement processes
• Leading, managing, and mentoring other members of the procurement Team
• Collaborating with team members and internal stakeholders to address new and emerging strategic issues or changes in procurement policy
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

The Ideal Person

We are looking for an experienced procurement specialist who can manage a range of complex and day-to-day procurements autonomously. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proven leadership and interpersonal skills. You should be customer-focused, able to manage multiple tasks, and work collaboratively with colleagues to provide seamless and effective procurement services.

You will need to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the CPRs, the broader Commonwealth Procurement Framework, relevant sections of the PGPA Act, and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 (PGPA Rule).

Please note: to be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian citizen and hold at least a Baseline Security Clearance.

Salary / Rate

• Non-ongoing 12-month contract / S26 transfer: $127,792 to $137,915 plus 15.4% Super
• Labour Hire 12-month contract: $85/hr - $95/hr + 12% Super
• Available for candidates based in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, and Brisbane
• Available as a full-time or part-time engagement
• Flexible Working Arrangements available

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Lisa Shakhovskaya on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 20471

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.