Procurement Officer Ae6

**The opportunity**

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO’s people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things - they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

**Role responsibilities**

As a Procurement Officer, your duties will include but are not limited to:

- providing internal stakeholders with guidance and training on Procurement Policy & Procedure requirements;
- delivering compliance reporting against government legislation and policy frameworks;
- maintaining procurement documentation including templates;
- providing advice, support and/or training on procurement policies and practices;
- playing a role in continuous improvement processes and be proactive in implementing change; and
- supervising, guiding, and mentoring junior staff within the Finance and Procurement Branch.

**Key skills and qualifications**

We are seeking the following key skills and qualifications:

- prior experience (commensurate with level) in a procurement‑related area
- A Certificate IV or Diploma in Government Procurement and Contract Management, or a willingness to acquire relevant qualifications.

**Key attributes**
- A logical mind with strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and an aptitude for finance related tasks;
- strong Microsoft Office experience, specifically; Excel spreadsheet manipulation for budget management, costing, data analysis and reporting;
- experience in managing and coaching staff;
- well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including a strong attention to detail;
- strong interpersonal and liaison skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and
- highly effective and flexible work prioritisation skills, including the ability to maintain a forward work program, meet deadlines, and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks.

**Benefits**

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

- a competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a Positive Vetting security clearance;
- employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent;
- a variety of leave options, including four weeks annual leave;
- flexible working hours/arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance (please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options may not be available);
- seven staff-led diversity and inclusion networks;
- study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education; and
- access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**Eligibility**

To be eligible for the role, you must:

- be an Australian citizen; and
- be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a Positive Vetting security clearance prior to commencing in the role.

Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace.

**Preferred location**

The preferred location is Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne.

**How to apply**
- a succinct statement of claims up to 800 words (no more than two pages) against the selection criteria, using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements; and
- an up-to-date CV, no more than two pages in length.

**Salary**: $96,535.00 - $108,769.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday