Procurement Review Officer

APS 4 - $77,728 - $84,619 per annum plus superannuation
- Australian Antarctic Division
- Kingston, TAS
- Opportunity to form a key part of a high-performing team.
- Integral role supporting the Australian Antarctic Program.
- Unique opportunity to be involved in a dynamic and internationally-recognised organisation.

**Who we are**
The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is part of the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. As primary agency for Australia's Antarctic Program (AAP), the AAD is responsible for achieving the Australian Government's Antarctic goals.
These goals are to:

- maintain the Antarctic Treaty System and enhance Australia's influence within it
- protect the Antarctic environment
- understand the role of Antarctica in the global climate system
- undertake scientific work of practical, economic and national significance.

The AAD also has responsibility for administering the Australian Antarctic Territory and the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands.

The Assets and Technology (A&T) Branch provides and maintains the equipment and infrastructure to support the AAP. A&T Branch activities range from the maintenance of existing Antarctic stations and equipment through to the design, manufacture, testing, operation and procurement of advanced scientific equipment and systems. The Branch manages major infrastructure projects in support of AAP outcomes.

The AAD Procurement Unit is responsible for the oversight and delivery of the procurement function within the AAD, which includes:

- the development and/or implementation of procurement guidelines and procedures
- the provision of quality and timely advice regarding procurement and contract management of a wide range of goods and services conducted in support of Australia's Antarctic Program.

The Procurement Unit administers the procurement module of the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) for the AAD, supports end-users who use the system, and works cohesively with the department's central procurement unit that maintains the overall procurement policy framework.

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**The job**
Under broad direction from an EL1 Procurement Lead, the main duties of the role are to:

- work with AAD business line-areas to ensure that AAD procurement activities are planned and undertaken in accordance with relevant Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Departmental policies
- provide guidance and support to business-line areas to encourage effective engagement with the department’s procurement systems
- support training activities for business line-areas in procurement policy, procedures and processes
- work actively to contribute to a positive team culture
- communicate with multiple internal and external stakeholders (including suppliers), to resolve conflicts or more complex matters, and to ensure compliance and completion of procurement activities within timeframes

**What you’ll gain from the experience**
The successful applicant will form part of high-performing, well-regarded and strongly cohesive working unit. They will experience first-hand what it is to closely support the Australian Antarctic Program, including working collaboratively with people involved in the operation and administration of activities in Antarctica, the Sub-Antarctic and the Southern Ocean.

**What we are looking for**
- Demonstrated ability to perform tasks in alignment with formal guidelines (eg. standard operating procedures, policies, and/or legislation)
- A proven ability to use IT-based systems, and to provide guidance and training to others to others in their use.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills, including the ability to convey complex matters in unambiguous and persuasive language.
- A proven ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively as an efficient team member and build productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- A demonstrated capacity to achieve results, prioritise work, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks with limited supervision.

**Eligibility and other requirements**
**Citizenship** -** to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.

**Security Clearance** -** this position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

**Pre-employment checks** -**your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period.