ICT Procurement Officer

ICT Procurement Officer 

• $62 - $82 Hourly Rate / + Super
• Canberra, ACT
• 6-month contract and 12-month contract

About the role
You will work closely with the Indigo Procurement Lead to assist in the successful delivery of the ICT Procurement.

Duties
The ICT Procurement Officer will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Leading and/or assisting in planning and managing ICT procurement activities and schedules the VMO is responsible for.
• Working as part of an agile delivery team to provide procurement advice and guidance, including informing strategic sourcing models, reviewing draft Statements of Requirement, and providing advice on policies, procedures and documentation.
• Drafting and/or assisting to draft procedural, governance, and procurement documentation ensuring compliance with Commonwealth frameworks and policies and
• Coordinating and supporting procurement probity briefings, industry briefings and tender evaluation processes.
• Performing ICT procurement and contract management-related administrative duties, including invoicing, correspondence, reporting, records management, and scheduling vendor management meetings.
• Performing quality assurance on procedural, governance, and procurement documentation.
• Developing and administering ICT procurement and contract management risk assessments.
• Developing and maintaining strong internal stakeholder relationships, including CIOD/lndigo Program senior managers and members of the Commercial Legal and Procurement
• Developing and maintaining strong external stakeholder relationships, including representatives of contracted vendor partners and legal firms.
• Communicating using professional judgement, evaluating risks in the context of a complex and changing environment.
• Performing additional duties as directed by the Director or Procurement

Mandatory Criteria

• Demonstrated experience (minimum 3 years+) leading and/or assisting to conduct complex procurements.
• Demonstrated experience drafting high quality, complex procurement documentation including, but not limited to, statements of requirement, quotation requests, contracts, response schedules and evaluation plans.
• Knowledge and experience in effectively managing procurement risk, including the development of comprehensive risk assessments, and implementing recommended controls.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with limited direction to deliver high quality work within agreed deadlines.
• Sound communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills to deliver value for money outcomes and fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to effectively manage competing priorities and changes in direction/taskings as
• Demonstrated personal drive and integrity, including managing sensitive information within policy guidelines and parameters.
• Proficiency in using a range of IT software and systems, including Microsoft Office, TechOne, Objective or similar.

Desirable Criteria

• Demonstrated experience (minimum 3 years+) leading and/or assisting to conduct complex ICT procurements.
• Demonstrated experience leading and/or assisting to conduct procurements in a Federal Government setting, including applying the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and relevant procurement related policies and legislation.
• Tertiary qualifications and/or industry recognized certification, such as a Diploma of Government, Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting), or similar.
• Experience in Agile ways of working, such as SCRUM, Kanban, or the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Application Requirements 

• Applicants must hold Australian citizenship.
• Applications close on 19/07/24.
• Agency background checks.
• Baseline Preference.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting ‘Apply for this job’. Alternatively, contact Mishael Solomon on 02 6162 7317 or email via MSolomon@dfp.com.au for further discussion.

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