APS5 Senior Administrative Officer

About the Company
Davidson is working with a federal government client who is seeking an experienced Administrative Officer with experience in either Brisbane, Canberra, South Australia or Melbourne location

About the Role/s
The Administrative Officer is required to deliver high quality input and professional services in the Business Operations Branch. This role involves applying creative and innovative approaches to complex and sensitive issues, and managing multiple competing priorities to enable timely, effective and coordinated information whilst displaying a high attention to detail. This position will work in a small team, with operational and administrative oversight provided by the Assistant Director.

• Undertake governance and administrative activities to support the team to coordinate information responses, reporting and record keeping for the division;
• Manage low to medium risk contracts, including governance, risk, performance and financial management;
• Develop low to medium risk contracts and procurement documentation, including contract management plans;
• Comply with and advise on government and agency procurement and contract management policies;
• Use procurement systems to maintain accurate contract records inclusive of contract spend, contractor performance, risk and outcomes;
• Assess and prepare contract variations and exemption requests, making appropriate decisions based on risk;
• Interpret contract requirements, terms and conditions and ensures that all parties understand and deliver on their responsibilities;
• Interpret and apply government and department policies to guide decision making, establish compliant processes, assess requests and information, determine priority work, or identify matters to be escalated to managers;
• Contribute to section objectives to achieve compliant, efficient, and streamlined business processes by identifying opportunities for improvement, consulting on solutions and implementing improvements;
• Provide high quality support to the team to meet business priorities to a high standard and within prescribed timeframes, including to:
• Manage a mailbox, collating records and maintaining registers.
• Support the development, coordination and distribution of reports, briefings, papers, submissions and correspondence for use in both internal and external decision-making forums.
• Develop and manage effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to work collaboratively and be a point of contact and coordination.
• Support an environment that encourages a willingness to adopt participative work place practices in line with policies of WHS, Workplace Diversity and the Australian Public Service values, Employment Principles and the APS Code of Conduct; and
• Other duties as determined to support business operations outcomes.

About you

• Display a high attention to detail, with a focus on delivering timely and accurate information.
• Good interpersonal skills, with experience working with and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret information and communicate effectively to a range of stakeholders.
• Good research and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience in administration and/or project management activities.
• Experience in using and maintaining a database.

The Benefits

• $59.17 to $61.66 per hour + Super (PAYG Agency Contractor)
• 12-month contract
• Location either - Brisbane (4000), Canberra (2600), Melbourne (3000), South Australia (5112)
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday

How to Apply
Please apply by uploading your current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx).

If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Alana Hunter ) and Natalee Thorpe ) and & quoting reference JN

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