Ae5-ae6 Procurement Officers

**The Organisation**

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.

**The opportunity**

A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.

**Role responsibilities**

As a Procurement Officer in ASIO, you will:

- Provide advice on procurement and contract management related matters across the Organisation.
- Conduct and support procurements, using best practices and judgment to make decisions on procurement and contract related activities that are fundamental to the day-to-day operations of the agency.
- Assist with the preparation and review of written material including reports, contracts and procurement documentation.
- Assist with delivery of procurement and contract management training to ASIO staff to build capability and capacity in the line areas, including preparation of policies, guides, templates and procedures.
- Assist with the management and administration of procurement and contract management tools, processes, forms, templates and policies.
- Promote and implement ASIO Values and business partnering culture.
- Undertake other duties as directed.

**What you will bring**
- Experience in procurement and/or contract management.
- Strong client service and communication skills.
- A high degree of self-motivation with strong attention to detail and a desire to excel.
- A logical mind with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- An ability to work in a team or autonomously.
- The ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
- An aptitude for procurement or contract management related tasks and the ability to understand and implement procurement regulations, policies and procedures.
- The ability to adapt to change and learn quickly in a new environment.
- Working knowledge of the PGPA Act 2013 and Commonwealth Procurement Rules or the ability to gain this knowledge quickly.
- A certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting or equivalent on commencement or shortly thereafter.

**What we offer you**

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

- A competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
- Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent.
- A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance.
- Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance. (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally not available).
- Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
- Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
- Mentoring opportunities.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**Eligibility**

To be eligible for the above roles, you must be:

- An Australian citizen.
- Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.

**Reasonable adjustments**

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

**Location**

**How to apply**
- A written pitch of up to 800 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements.
- A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history, the dates and a brief description of your role, as well as any academic qualifications or relevant training you may have undertaken.
- Details of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous manager.

**Closing date and time**

**28th October 2024, 17:00pm AEDT**

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