APS5 & 6 Procurement Officers

Job Description

Federal Government opportunities in Surry Hills APS5 - $55.24 per hour + super APS6 - $60.26 per hour + super Initial 12-month contract with possibility of extension Hybrid work arrangements Our client is a Federal Government body that supports Australians and their families by valuing a positive contemporary attitude to disability. This client is currently seeking experienced APS5 and APS6 Procurement Officers to join their team in Surry Hills. APS5 Procurement Officer Responsibilities: Provide procurement advice to internal and external stakeholders. Establish procurement methodologies, prepare documentation, evaluate tenders, and negotiate contracts. Administer high-level procurement support while managing sensitive and confidential information. Ensure compliance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules. Identify and implement process improvements for procurement activities. Monitor and track work area objectives and activities. APS6 Procurement Officer Responsibilities: Work as a procurement business partner with agency business areas, developing procurement methodologies and preparing procurement documentation. Manage procurement reporting, verification activities, and financial system processing. Implement procurement and contract management policies, procedures, and frameworks. Contribute to procurement planning across the Agency and with the wider Procurement Team. Provide expert advice on procurement activities, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. Offer timely advice to stakeholders and report to Branch Leadership and Executive Leadership Team. Ensure high-quality outputs and monitor work activities to meet team objectives. About You: Demonstrated understanding of federal or state government procurement processes. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Intermediate understanding of the MS Office Suite. Demonstrated experience managing high volumes of requests and the ability to multitask effectively. Ability to remain composed in a fast-paced and changing environment. Previous experience using procurement, HR, and/or project management business systems. Experience in managing staff (for APS6 level). To Apply: In order to be considered, applicants are required to hold Australian Citizenship. If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW or call Ankita on (02) 9200 3683 for more information. DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with a disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, please advise via or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr