APS6 - Procurement and Contract Management Officer, Financial Management Branch

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Career Opportunities: APS6 - Procurement and Contract Management Officer, Financial Management Branch (46138) Requisition ID 46138 - Posted - $92,005 - $110,020 - Location of Position (1) - Ongoing - Full Time Job Title: APS6 - Procurement and Contract Management Officer, Financial Management Branch Classification(s): Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time Business Division: Finance, Budget & Governance Branch / Section: Financial Management, Fin Governance & Procurement Location: Security Clearance: Baseline Vetting Job Reference No: 46138 Contact Officer: Kris McCaffery on (02) 6136 6531 or Closing Date: 11.59pm AEDT, Tuesday 28 January 2025 The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTQIA+ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women’s progression into senior leadership. The opportunity we have available The Financial Governance and Procurement team is seeking to engage a high performing, motivated and proactive candidate with a strong interest and experience in Procurement and/or Contract Management. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to work with an experienced team of practitioners where they will build and refine their capabilities in areas such as procurement practice, financial governance, probity, compliance and system administration. What will you do? This role is at the APS 6 level and will assist a variety of stakeholders across the Department to achieve their procurement outcomes while also contributing to business improvement aiming to: Streamline and update procurement and contracting processes. Look at where digital technology can be used to improve and automate manual processes. Engage with line areas to promote genuine early engagement and champion accountability and transparency in our procurement activities. Who are we looking for? The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS6 Work level standards. As a Procurement and Contract Management Officer you will undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for an APS6 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide high level advice and support on procurement and contract management related matters across the Department. Assist business areas conducting simple and complex procurements using best practices and judgment to make decisions on procurement and related activities that are fundamental to the day-to-day operations of Infrastructure. Prepare and review a range of written material including reports, contracts, procurement documentation, Senate Estimates briefs, questions on notice and executive briefings. Maintain and administer the procurement and contract management SAP system – MyWorkplace used for Procurement and Contract Registrations. Collaborate with the team to develop tools and processes to drive innovation in the way the department procures goods and services. Represent the section at all levels including dealing with other departments and agencies, contractors and other stakeholders and promote and implement the Australian Public Services Values and business partnering culture. Qualifications in Procurement and Contracting or Project Management are desirable, but candidates with extensive experience working in a commercial environment with legislation and legal concepts are welcome to apply. RecruitAbility minimum requirements Ability to provide a strategic level of specialist, professional and/or technical subject matter expertise. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, including strong attention to detail. Ability to provide timely and concise advice to inform and support executive decision making. Eligibility requirements Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application. Health Assessment: the preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider. Security Clearance: the successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at the baseline level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. How to apply Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEDT, Tuesday 28 January 2025 . In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than 2 (two) pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a tailored CV, no more than 3 (three) pages . Your application should be received through the department’s online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted. Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr