Job description
APS 6 – Procurement and Contracts Officer
About the role
The APS6 Procurement Officer is required to provide detailed technical, professional, policy, operational support, and advice in relation to complex problems. Where required, the role will coordinate and assist in the strategic planning, program and project management and policy development that support the objectives of the agency.
Duties
For further details, please contact Mishael Solomon on 02 6162 7317 or email via MSolomon@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au 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.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
- $60.26/Hourly (excluding super)
- Canberra
- Contract (12-months, possible extension)
About the role
The APS6 Procurement Officer is required to provide detailed technical, professional, policy, operational support, and advice in relation to complex problems. Where required, the role will coordinate and assist in the strategic planning, program and project management and policy development that support the objectives of the agency.
Duties
- As a procurement business partner, you will establish appropriate procurement methodologies, preparing a range of procurement documentation, evaluating tenders, and negotiating contracts.
- Managing and undertaking procurement reporting and verification activities, and processing procurements through the financial management system.
- Maintaining and implementing procurement and contract management policies, procedures, and frameworks.
- The Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and the Procurement Policy to deliver value for money outcomes that contribute to better social and economic outcomes for people.
- Providing quality and timely advice to internal and external stakeholders, including guidance and reporting to the Branch Providing specialist procurement advice and ensuring procurement activities are conducted in line with legislative requirements Leadership, and the Executive Leadership Team.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to provide advice and resolve any procurement related compliance issues.
- Work collaboratively with the Procurement Framework team to develop appropriate compliance checking process, and relevant Standard Operating Procedures.
- Provide input to the development of procurement training materials.
- Providing specialist procurement advice to nominated business areas.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to interpret policy and legislation.
- Demonstrated experience developing procurement documentation, evaluating tenders, and negotiating contracts.
- Managing related procurement reporting and ensuring appropriate records management
- Ability to contribute to team professional development.
- Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated government procurement experience.
- Leadership skills at APS6 work level standard
- Applicants must hold Australian citizenship.
- National Criminal History Records Check and completion of the Agency’s screening checks
For further details, please contact Mishael Solomon on 02 6162 7317 or email via MSolomon@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au 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.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.