Aps 5 - Contracting Officer

1 month ago


Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

$80,487 - $86,211 (plus Super)
- Brindabella Park - ACT, Williamtown - NSW

**The Role**
Our Business Management team is a dynamic group with a collaborative work culture. We provide administration support to a busy, integrated team of environmental officers. We are seeking an APS 5 Contracting Officer who thrives in a complex contracting environment. If you have a strong attention to detail, and the talent to work on wide-ranging contract and procurement activities, this is the role for you.

This role will suit you if you:

- Are well-versed in approach to market, tendering, evaluation, contract formation and management;
- Can provide contracting advice consistent with legislation, and policy, and can undertake research and perform procedural support to achieve results;
- Are eager to take on tasks, outside your skillset, in support of others.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are key to this role. You will be required to demonstrate commitment to customer service and an agile approach to service delivery in an environment where priorities change rapidly.

**About our Team**
The Directorate of Contamination Assessment, Remediation and Management (DCARM) bring expertise in contamination management to enable military capability, estate management, community safety and responsible land management.

DCARM investigates, remediates and manages risks to the environment and human health from legacy-contaminated sites. It also investigates and discloses details of contamination in property transactions and maintains public access to information about contamination on the Defence estate.

We are looking for high performing, experienced Contracting Officer to be a part of our small but dynamic Business Management team. We are a well skilled and diverse team dedicated to continuous improvement. Collectively we rely on each other’s knowledge and strengths to achieve results.

Would you like the role of Contracting Officer, supporting DCARM in contamination management? Do you have strong organisational and interpersonal skills and demonstrated capabilities in achieving high quality service delivery outcomes? If so, this is the job for you.

An APS 5 Contracting Officer plays a key role by providing business contracting and procurement advice and high-level reporting. They provide advice and guidance to ensure policy compliance.
- A committed professional, who is adaptable and flexible to changing work priorities,
- Able to foster productive stakeholder relationships and contribute to the continuous improvement of the team;
- Understanding of the requirements of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework, and able to service the activities for the lifecycle of DCARM procurement and contracting;
- Experienced in the coordination and provision of specialist advice for procurement and contracting, compliant with legislation, policy, process and procedures;
- Responsive to complex queries and able to advise on commercial risk, legal principles and contractual performance;
- Able to assist with assessment and implementation of procurement and contracting risk mitigation strategies; and
- Driven to meet business objectives and to recommend solutions for issues impacting the achievement of desired outcomes.

Information pack Opens in new window



  • Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

    $83,706 - $89,659 (plus Super and 10% BDCP) - Canberra - ACT, Penrith - NSW **The Role** Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Delivery Division (GWEODD), currently have a vacancy for an APS 5 Contract Manager. The Contract Manager will be working within the Land Explosive Ordnance System Program Office (LEOSPO). LEOSPO forms a part of the Explosive...


  • Canberra, Australia DFP Recruitment Services Full time

    **Job description**: APS 5 - Procurement and Contracts Officer - ** $55.24/Hourly (excluding super)**: - ** Canberra**: - ** Contract (12-months, possible extension)** **About the role** The position is accountable under limited supervision to undertake moderately complex to complex research, analysis and advice work. Legislation, policies, procedures,...


  • Canberra, Australia face2face Recruitment Full time

    **Closing Date**:9 am Wednesday 8 March 2023 **face2face reference**:581377 **Location**:Canberra, ACT **Hours**:Full-Time **Contract length**:12 Month Contract **Entry requirements**:Australian Citizen **Pay range**:$53.63 p/h ex super **About the role**: The APS 5 Compliance Officer (Labour Hire) is accountable under limited supervision to undertake...


  • Canberra, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time

    $78,143 - $83,700 (plus Super) - Canberra - ACT **The Role** Within the Project Control function an APS 5 Project Support Officer is accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve complex project work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to have and maintain a well-developed understanding of and compliance to relevant legislative...

  • Aps Level 6

    4 weeks ago


    Canberra, Australia IP Australia Full time

    **Job no**: 494396 **Tenure**: Ongoing **Location**: Canberra **Categories**: Procurement, Contract Management **Division**: Policy and Corporate Div **Business Group**: Finance and People Serv **Section**: Business Services Office The APS 6 Procurement and Contracts Officer undertakes procurement activities for IP Australia and ensures compliance...


  • Canberra, Australia face2face Recruitment Full time

    **Closing Date**:5 pm Monday 3 April 2023 **face2face reference**:583062 **Location**:Canberra, ACT **Hours**:full-time **Contract length**:8 months **Entry requirements**:Ability to obtain/maintain Baseline **Pay range**:$52.00 to $61.00 p/h ex super **About the role**: This role will provide administration support and management of successful...


  • Canberra, Australia Ignite Specialist Recruitment Services Full time

    I am working with a cultural institution to find an APS 5 Information Management Officer. This is an initial 2 month contract with the strong likelihood of extension and the possibility of the position being converted into a non-ongoing arrangement (entitling you to the benefits of an APS employee - e.g. 15.4% super, annual leave and personal leave - for a...


  • Canberra, Australia DFP Recruitment Services Full time

    **Job description**: APS 5 - Compliance Officer - ** $55.24/Hourly (excluding super)**: - ** Canberra**: - ** Contract (12-months, possible extension)** **About the role** The APS5 Compliance Officer is accountable under limited supervision to undertake moderately complex to complex compliance activities and work. Legislation, policies, procedures,...


  • Canberra, Australia face2face Recruitment Full time

    **Closing Date**:9 am Wednesday 8 March 2023 **face2face reference**:581377 **Location**:Canberra ACT **Hours**:Full-Time **Contract length**:12 Month Contract **Entry requirements**:Australian Citizen **Pay range**:$53.63 p/h ex super **About the role**: The APS 5 Quality and Reporting Officer (Labour Hire) is accountable under limited supervision to...

  • Aps Level 5

    5 hours ago


    Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

    APS Level 5 - $84,627 to $91,520 per annum - Canberra, ACT The Medicinal Cannabis Section, within the Office of Drug Control, is looking to fill multiple ongoing Administration Officers at the APS 5 level. The positions sit within the Business Support team of the Medicinal Cannabis Section. Applicant Kit


  • Canberra, Australia face2face Recruitment Full time

    **Closing Date**:9 am Wednesday 15 March 2023 **face2face reference**:581849 **Location**:Barton, ACT **Hours**:full-time **Contract length**:12 months with possible extensions **Entry requirements**:NV1 required **Pay range**:$55 to $60 p/h ex super **About the role**: The security team requires an APS 5 equivalent Security Administration Officer to...


  • Canberra, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time

    $78,143 - $83,700 (plus Super) - Brindabella Park - ACT **The Role** An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Information and Records Manager to join Satellite Communications Systems Program Office (SATCOMSPO) within Space Systems Branch. As the APS 5 Information and Records Manager you will be part of a team providing a range of business and...


  • Canberra, Australia face2face Recruitment Full time

    **Closing Date**:5 pm Monday 3 April 2023 **face2face reference**:583062 **Location**:Canberra, ACT **Hours**:full-time **Contract length**:8 months **Entry requirements**:Ability to obtain/maintain Baseline **Pay range**:$52.00 to $61.00 p/h ex super **About the role**: This role will provide administration support and management of successful...


  • Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

    $83,706 - $89,659 (+ 10% BDCP) + up to 15.4% superannuation - Brindabella Park - ACT **The Role** Commercial Division is seeking to fill multiple APS 5 Commercial Policy and Procurement Complaints positions within the Division. These positions will be required to have or the ability to quickly gain, an understanding of procurement, contracting and policy in...


  • Canberra, Australia Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development Full time

    **APS 5 - APS 6 Learning and Development Officers**, **Human Resources** **APS Level 5; APS Level 6** **Title**: - APS 5 - APS 6 Learning and Development Officers**Classification(s)**: - APS Level 5; APS Level 6**Employment Type**: - Ongoing/Non-Ongoing, Full Time/Part time**Salary**: - $79,935 - $99,155 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation- APS6 IFA...


  • Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

    $80,487 - $86,211 (plus Super) - Brindabella Park - ACT **The Role** An (APS 5) Project Support Officer is accountable, under limited direction, to perform and achieve complex project activities within an integrated workforce. They are required to have, and maintain, a well-developed understanding of, and compliance to, relevant legislative frameworks,...


  • Canberra, Australia Ignite Specialist Recruitment Services Full time

    I am working with a large Federal Government organisation to find an APS 5 Information Management Officer. This is an initial contract until August with strong possibility of extension for another 6 months. This role will involve: - Contributing to managing the organisation's information (both digital and paper files) - Assisting with file sentencing -...


  • Canberra, Australia face2face Recruitment Full time

    **Closing Date**:5 pm Monday 3 April 2023 **face2face reference**:582996 **Location**:Canberra, ACT **Hours**:full-time **Contract length**:8 months **Entry requirements**:Ability to obtain/maintain Baseline **Pay range**:APS 5: $52.00 to $61.00 p/h ex super APS 6: $62.00 to $70.00 p/h ex super **About the role**: This role will include the development,...

  • Aps 5 Finance Officer

    1 month ago


    Canberra, Australia DFP Recruitment Services Full time

    **Job description**: APS 5 Finance Officer - ** $55 / Hourly Rate + Super**: - ** Canberra, City**: - ** 6 - month contract**: - ** Start date immediate** **About the role** The Finance Officer will work as a Finance Business Partner across the business and with senior executives to provide strategic financial advice and assistance on financial related...


  • Canberra, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time

    $78,143 - $83,700 (plus Super) - Brindabella Park - ACT **The Role** - Do you want to take your career to the next level? - Do you want to challenge yourself across some of the most complex and challenging projects in Australia, if not the world? - Do you want to enhance your procurement and contract management skills? As a Contract Management Officer,...