Contracts and Administration Officer

2 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia Ampersand Full time

**3 Month Contract + potential for extension**

**Pay: $53.42 / hour + super**

**Location: Dickson ACT & WFH (Hybrid)**

The Contracts and Administration Officer works with staff across the government agency, supporting them to develop and facilitate procurement and contract management activities, including document preparation, assurance reviews, and reporting.

The Contracts and Administration Officer assists in developing and promoting governance and compliance with Directorate and ACT Government policies and guidelines, including procurement for various Learning and Development products: New Managers Program, New Induction Program, Leadership Development Program and the Capability Skill Matrix.

**What you will do**:
This position is required to undertake duties, under limited direction from the Director, including but not limited to:

- Procure various Learning and Development products including:

- Managers Program
- New Induction Program
- Capability Skill Matrix
- Leadership Development Program
- Promote awareness and compliance with ACT government policies and principles, including procurement and contract management guidelines and procedures.
- Provide advice and support to staff for procurement and contract management activities, including participation in strategic planning for procurement and contract management activities across the organisation.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including solicitors, Procurement ACT and contract managers.
- Undertake assurance review functions, including liaison with business units, requesting, and reviewing documents and data in relation to procurement and contract management practices, and drafting reports of findings regarding compliance.
- Ensure risk and contract management planning and record keeping functions are adhered to throughout the procurement lifecycle and maintained for the term of contracts where assistance is provided.

**What you require**:
The following capabilities form the criteria that are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Demonstrated understanding of procurement and contract management guidelines, procedures, and frameworks in a complex operational environment, with a sound understanding of ACT Government procurement and contract requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in contract management activities, including an understanding of procurement and contract administration.
- High-level oral and written communication skills including the capacity to work in a small team, negotiate with clients, government agencies, and external bodies, and demonstrated ability to consistently provide high quality customer service to external stakeholders and internal staff.
- Ability to work under limited direction, including experience in planning, prioritising and organising work for self and others to achieve goals and deadlines.

**Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge**
Training in procurement and/or contract management is highly desirable

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