It is the government entity responsible for overseeing a nation's external engagements, supporting citizens internationally, and coordinating global partnerships and responses.
About The Role:
The organisation is looking for an experienced APS5-6 Procurement Officer with strong government procurement and contract management experience. They need someone who can manage procurement, tenders, contracts, suppliers and financial processes, while ensuring compliance with government requirements.
Level/Classification: APS 5 – 6
Contract Type: Non-ongoing
Contract Duration: 12 Months + 1x 12 Months
Location: Canberra, ACT
Requirements:
- MUST have a minimum NV1 Security Clearance held prior to commencement
- Ability and willingness to Undergo Police Check
- Selection Criteria Response
- Manage procurement activities, including labour hire and other procurement requirements.
- Prepare procurement approvals, tender documentation and evaluation reports.
- Administer tenders through AusTender and maintain accurate procurement records.
- Manage contracts, including extensions, renewals, close-outs and contract management plans.
- Create and manage contracts, purchase orders and agreements in SAP.
- Process invoices, payments, reconciliations and other financial administration.
- Manage procurement mailboxes and respond to supplier and stakeholder enquiries.
- Provide advice on procurement compliance, legislation, policies and Australian Government requirements.
- Support tender evaluations and contract administration.
- Maintain contractor access and support timesheet and end-of-month processes.
- Identify and resolve procurement and contract issues.
- Work independently, manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgement.
- 4+ years’ experience in government procurement.
- Strong knowledge of the PGPA Act and Australian Government procurement requirements.
- Government/public sector contract management experience.
- Experience with the Commonwealth Contracting Suite (CCS).
- Experience supporting tenders, evaluations and procurement approvals.
- Experience with SAP or similar procurement/financial systems.
- Strong understanding of procurement governance, compliance and processes.
- Experience managing contracts, purchase orders, invoices and financial records.
- Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
- High attention to detail, problem-solving ability and initiative.
“For further information or a confidential conversation about the APS5-6 Procurement Officer –role, select 'APPLY NOW' or contact Alyanna Ensenado at 0261137521. Your inquiry is valued and will be handled with care.
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