Contracts Governance Officer

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**The Opportunity**:

- **Supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment.**:

- **Innovative and collaborative workplace with fantastic flexibility**:

- **Join CSIRO - Australia's premier research organisation**

The role of Information Management & Technology (IMT) within CSIRO is to support scientific and organisational objectives through enterprise information management and technology solutions. IMT is charged with the delivery of these services and their successful delivery is reliant on a combination of internal and external resources. Goods and services are controlled from external suppliers by utilising CSIRO Contracts or Work Orders under CSIRO or Commonwealth Deeds of standing offer. IMT is a service delivery agent for CSIRO and is intimately involved with and instrumental in defining requirements and conducting procurement activities that are compliant with Commonwealth Procurement Rules and CSIRO Procurement Policy and Process.

The IMT Contract Governance Officer will need to work closely with a diverse range of personnel from Senior Executives, Technical Managers, Project Managers, Technology Specialists, Strategic Procurement, Legal, and respective vendor counterparts. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated ability to provide support to stakeholders through efficient and effective procurement and contracting strategies which are compliant with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.

**Your duties will include**:

- This role will primarily be responsible for supporting the ongoing procurement and sustainment of ICT hardware, software and services along with associated contract and governance administration.
- The role requires a foundational knowledge of Government procurement processes and the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
- Assist and/or lead with the creation and development of comprehensive documentation such as Procurement Plans, Evaluation Plans, Evaluation Reports, Memorandums and Approach to Market (ATM), document sets.
- Act as lead for Requests for Tenders, Request for Quotes and establishment of Deeds of Standing offer with specialist suppliers. This includes drafting all relevant procurement and contractual documentation utilising CSIRO templates.
- Demonstrate understanding of ICT technologies, and in-depth familiarity with issues surrounding ICT service delivery

**Location**:Canberra, Sydney

**Salary**:AU$105,806 - AU$114,500** per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation

**Tenure**:Indefinite

**Reference**:90580

**To be considered you will need**:

- Experience in undertaking procurement and tendering within Government, including development of procurement and contract documentation. ICT experience desirable.
- Working to excellent knowledge of procurement and contracting concepts as well as corporate policies and procedures with the ability to identify, develop and implement improvements to established policies and processes.
- Ability to be a focal point for resolution of all procurement and contract related communications between IMT business teams, Strategic Procurement, Legal and vendors. The use of sound judgment, innovation and creativity applied to resolution of contract issues. Demonstrated strong commercial acumen that supports effective decision making to ensure optimal realisations of savings, benefits and risks.
- Well-developed written and oral communication, liaison and teamwork skills, including the ability to work flexibly in small and medium sized teams and experience in conducting complex negotiations with suppliers and key stakeholders.
- A proven record of excellent relationship management skills.
- Strong to excellent analytical skills with high levels of attention to accuracy and detail in documentation and record keeping.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

**Eligibility**:
Applications for this position are open to** Australian Citizens Only**

**Flexible Working Arrangements**:
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**Diversity and Inclusion**:
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