Position: APS6/EL1 Procurement and Contract Management Specialist
Location: Canberra, ACT
Estimated Start Date: July 2025
Engagement Type: Labour hire
Duration: Approx. 12-month contract with potential to extend
Salary: APS6: $63.40 - $71.29 per hour plus 12% superannuation | EL1: $78.95 - $88.31 per hour plus 12% superannuation
Security Clearance: Applicants must hold an Negative Vetting 1 clearance at time of application

Job Overview: An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Procurement and Contract Management Specialist to join a high-profile government department in a fast-paced and strategic environment. This is a role where you will assist with the day-to-day procurement and contract management processes in accordance with departmental and whole of government procurement policies. This role is perfect for a high-performing and professional individual who has experience working within Government procurement, has complex contract management experience and has the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Duties:

• Monitoring and managing procurement activities including providing advice and support for basic to complex procurement.
• Assist in the preparation of procurement approval documentation including Approvals to Approach the Market, Evaluation Outcomes, Approvals to commit funds and enter Arrangements.
• Strong knowledge in administering tender documentation through Aus Tender and DTA.
• Present a high level of customer service to internal clients and stakeholders, providing a proactive approach where Agency representatives are engaged, and feedback is sought.
• Establish and maintain strong business relationships with external stakeholders and suppliers including effectively managing contract enquiries, issues, disputes, variations, risks and undertaking negotiations with suppliers as required.
• Responsible for managing a range of contracts, maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Monitoring contracts and managing extension or renewal of contracts and contracts close-out.
• Problem-solving contract-related issues.
• Preparation and ongoing management of Government contracts, simple and complex.
• Preparation and ongoing management of Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs).
• Provide policy advice in relation to compliance with relevant Australian Government legislation, rules and policies relating to contract management and procurement activities.
• Stakeholder management and engagement.
• Develop, draft and implement communications strategies to support structural, technical and business changes in relation to contract management.
• Risk assessment and issue management.
• Corporate Document Management and filing.
• Mailbox Management.
• Provide advice and support to the Line Manager, including identifying opportunities to improve procurement outcomes, efficiency and value for money.
• Complex tender experience/WoAG experience.

Skills and Experience:

• Four years' experience working within Government Procurement.
• Thorough understanding of the PGPA Act for complex procurements.
• Complex contract management experience, with knowledge of CCS.
• Experience providing oversight of public sector procurement activities.
• Ability to undertake analysis of suppliers, markets, products and service categories to inform procurement planning.
• Provide advice on 'best fit' security procurement approaches.
• Assist in the administration of tender evaluation reports for consideration and approval.
• Ability to assist in the oversight of contracts administration activities and monitoring of contract management plans.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively as an individual or within a team environment.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision.

Eligibility:

• Australian Citizenship is required.
  
  
• Must hold a Negative Vetting 1 clearance at time of application.
  
  
• Must be able to pass a criminal history check.
  
  
  

Apply now or contact Angel Malkovich on 6260 8888 at SOS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people.