This department is a central Australian Government agency responsible for delivering national programs and services across a broad range of operational, security and corporate functions. It manages significant assets, programs, and procurement activity, while ensuring compliance with government policy, legislative frameworks, and risk management standards.

This role sits with the Procurement and Contracts Support Branch, which delivers in-house procurement and contract management services under an account management model. The Branch ensures that all procurement activity complies with the Commonwealth Procurement Framework, minimises risk, and maintains the integrity of procurement processes.

The Opportunity

This APS6 Procurement Officer role has been reintroduced following a period of review, with budget now secured to strengthen the Branch’s capability. You’ll join a supportive team where development is encouraged, including potential opportunities to act at EL1 level and gain exposure to specialist procurement work.

The role offers:

• A wide remit across corporate functions, supporting multiple business areas
• The chance to advise on procurement activities ranging from small value procurements (e.g. scribing for interviews) through to major acquisitions worth billions
• A flexible, hybrid work model - while based in Canberra, the Branch includes staff in Wollongong and interstate, and is open to candidates outside the ACT

The Role

Reporting to an EL1 Assistant Director, you will provide high quality, timely and practical procurement advice and services to ensure procurement activity complies with frameworks, minimises risk, and delivers value for money.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising business areas on procurement processes, documentation and compliance with the CPRs and PGPA Act/Rules
• Reviewing procurement documentation including spending proposals, procurement plans, approaches to market, delegate approvals, contracts, work orders and risk assessments
• Supporting procurement planning and the development of Statements of Requirement
• Contributing to procurement strategies, systems and reporting to strengthen Branch performance
• Maintaining and promoting strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation
• Providing advice on contract management activities

The Ideal Person

We are seeking an experienced procurement professional who can bring maturity, initiative and a collaborative mindset. You will have:

• Prior APS6-level experience in procurement or contract management in Federal Government environment
• Strong working knowledge of the CPRs and procurement frameworks
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice to stakeholders
• A balance of professionalism and adaptability, with the ability to work with dynamic personalities, contribute to a positive team culture
• A Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting) is desirable but not essential

Ability to hold a Baseline security clearance is mandatory; an active clearance is preferred.

Salary / Rate

• $95k - $115k + 15.4% Super
• Section 26 transfer (permanent) preferred, or non-ongoing 12 months with possible 6-month extension
• Flexible with WFH and open to candidate working interstate

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. 20918

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