2022 - Aps Level 4&5 - Contract Officers

12 hours ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Full time

Ongoing/Non-ongoing, Full-time/Part-time
- $73,162 - $86,207 per annum + 15.4% employer super contribution
- Canberra, ACT

Your next career move is right here, right now at DFAT Now is your chance to join a talented team that delivers world-leading property infrastructure & services.

**The Opportunity**
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has several vacancies within the Overseas Property Office and Services (OPO) Division, where we create a little corner of Australia in every part of the word.
At OPO we plan it, build it, and maintain it. We put our people first, to create world-firsts, and we are passionate about delivering property projects and services for the Australian Government.
OPO are seeking contract officers to undertake contract and procurement officers to support activities to help deliver departmental priorities.
These roles will coordinate and assist with project implementation and support senior staff in delivering the strategic vision while managing competing priorities, including acting as point of contact and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.

As an experienced professional, you are a problem solver with meticulous attention to detail and take a proactive approach to your work. You work well in a team, are committed to building strong interpersonal stakeholder relationships to identify and deliver property solutions across a global portfolio.
In a contract officer or procurement officer role, your demonstrated skills in coordinating, planning and supporting the priorities of the Division will see you succeed. You will have experience in supporting large scale contracts and procurement.
Providing outstanding service, you are results driven and passionate about supporting the initiatives and strategic thinking of the department.
This role will challenge you to learn and understand how the department plans, implements and monitors projects differing in size and complexity, developing your skills in understanding financial frameworks, procurement and contracting.

At the **APS 4 level** you will be expected to:

- undertake tasks of moderate complexity and work under general direction
- provide administrative support and advice that is informed and directed by sound knowledge
- understand relevant legislation and policy frameworks

At the
**APS 5 level** you will be expected to:

- undertake tasks of a complex nature and operate under limited direction
- provide advice within area of specialisation based on policies and legislation
- work may include supervision of lower-level employees

**Qualifications & Experience**
The following experience, education and/or qualifications is desirable:

- tertiary studies in business law, project management or commerce (or similar)

**Application Details**
- your personal details;
- a one page pitch/no more than 750 words or one page upload;
- a maximum four-page CV (uploaded); and
- contact details of two referees (one being your current supervisor).

The requirements of the role are based on the information provided to you as part of the job advertisement, in line with the APS Work Level Standards (WLS).

**Applications close Sunday 23rd October at 11:30PM AEDT.**

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