Job description
EL1 Procurement and Contracts
One of our largest clients is now seeking an EL1 Procurement and Contracts Officer to join there fast-growing team of talented individuals offering an attractive pay in Deakin.
About the role
The EL1 Procurement will exercise a considerable degree of independence to engage in very complex problem solving and issues management within the procurement and contract management functions. The position requires exercising sound decision-making and judgement to produce high level policy advice and operational support.
Duties
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.
- $602.55 / Daily Rate / Ex Super
- Deakin, ACT
- 12-month contract (possible extension)
One of our largest clients is now seeking an EL1 Procurement and Contracts Officer to join there fast-growing team of talented individuals offering an attractive pay in Deakin.
About the role
The EL1 Procurement will exercise a considerable degree of independence to engage in very complex problem solving and issues management within the procurement and contract management functions. The position requires exercising sound decision-making and judgement to produce high level policy advice and operational support.
Duties
- Consulting and collaborating with internal stakeholders and business areas, providing a combined education and business intelligence function to identify upcoming issues that require action, further advice or forward planning.
- Working collaboratively with multiple business areas as a procurement business partner, and managing a team to develop market approach documentation, evaluate tenders and negotiate contracts.
- Leading an integrated approach to identifying procurement requirements early in the process, including supporting the planning activities within the wider team.
- Ensuring procurement activities are conducted in line with legislative requirements, the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and Procurement Policies.
- Delivering support and advice in relation to compliance with the Commonwealth Grant Rules and Guidelines (CGRGs), the Procurement Framework, and Agency policies and procedures.
- Managing regular policy and process reviews for continuous business improvement in order to benefit the business clients and improving procurement business partnership.
- Ensuring corporate contracts are managed effectively and deliver value for money outcomes.
- Demonstrated procurement experience and knowledge in federal or state government.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team.
- Relevant qualification in Commonwealth Procurement such as Cert IV in Procurements and Contracts.
- Applicants must hold Australian citizenship.
- National Criminal History Records Check and completion of the Agency’s screening checks.
- Applications close 17/04/24
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.