Procurement Advisor / Senior Procurement Advisor

Job Description

Administrative Officer 6 $113,586 - $126,438 (including salary $96,620 - $107,721) Administrative Officer 7 $133,636 - $143,634 (including salary $113,938 - $122,574) Procurement Services 6 x Full time, Ongoing positions available Darwin, Northern Territory Provide procurement advisory and support services to government agencies. Expand your experience working on a diverse range of complex issues. Enjoy flexible work agreements tailored to meet your personal needs. Apply your knowledge of procurement legislation, policy and processes, tender or contract management to assist client agencies deliver procurement projects. The Department of Corporate and Digital Development (DCDD) is a comprehensive, sophisticated centralized corporate services agency that provides essential corporate functions to the Northern Territory Government (NTG), efficiently and effectively enabling the agencies to focus on their core business. Procurement Services is a key enterprise service consisting of procurement professionals that provide expert advice and support to clients on procurement projects including procurement planning, specification development, procurement sourcing, and tender evaluation. Currently, there are 3 x AO6 and 3 x AO7 positions available in the team for experienced procurement professionals and those working towards becoming one. Appointments to the AO6/AO7 level will be decided by a Selection Panel based on qualifications and level of experience of the applicant. As a Procurement Advisor (AO6), you will provide a centralized procurement advisory and support service to client agencies in accordance with the Agency Procurement Services’ Service Statement, the Northern Territory (NTG) procurement Framework, and the Buy Local Policy. You will apply your skills to prepare procurement tender and quotation documents, incorporating technical specifications and responding to inquiries from prospective tenderers. As a Senior Procurement Advisor (AO7), you will provide support on more complex projects, build strong relationships, and work collaboratively and constructively with the client agency staff to achieve the desired outcomes. This is a fast-paced environment that will make good use of your sound knowledge of procurement policy and legislation, and your demonstrated experience in end-to-end procurement and contract management. Your support and technical advice will position you with clients as a go-to person to assist them in making informed decisions on sound procurement principles. In addition, your strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills along with your ability to prepare procurement tender documents and quotations will ensure compliance with the NTG Procurement Framework. A Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting qualification or equivalent is desirable. In return, you will experience a rewarding career with and receive a competitive remuneration package inclusive of 11.5% superannuation, 6 weeks annual recreation and 3 weeks personal leave, 3 days Christmas closedown leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, and professional development opportunities to grow your career in a supportive coaching and mentoring environment. This is a great time to consider a move to the Northern Territory. Enjoy an enviable lifestyle and work-life balance, explore stunning landscapes, and enjoy spectacular sunsets, lightning displays, and the tropical climate. Experience a rich multicultural society and community spirit, making Darwin an easy place to live, work, and make new friends. Relocation assistance may be available. For further information about this vacancy please contact: Craig O’Halloran on 08 8999 5075 or Quote vacancy number: 34995 Closing date: 25.03.2025 Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr