Senior Procurement and/or Contract Management Officer

About the Department

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

• Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
• Investing in science and technology
• Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia's future.

Please see the APSC's APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

About the team

The CIO Business and Governance team supports the CIO Division (CIOD) by developing and delivering business processes that are fit for purpose, create value, and enhance productivity. The team helps to manage and oversee the division's business activities, supporting ICT procurement, contract and vendor management, MOU/ICT services schedule management, financial compliance, reporting, and overall alignment to the department's strategic objectives.

The opportunity

If you have relevant and transferable skills and experience, we'd love to hear from you. This is a generalist role, however experience in the areas of ICT, procurement and/or contract management is preferred. The role offers candidates the opportunity to directly support and enable the success of the broader division, in an exciting and dynamic environment that combines elements of ICT operations, procurement, contract management, emerging technologies and other areas of work.

What's in it for you?

The role offers significant ongoing development opportunities, including:

• access to professional networks and communities of practice,
• the chance to engage directly with vendors within market through day-to-day procurement activities, via professional forums, conferences and other showcase events,
• ongoing structured learning and qualifications programs to hone skills, maintain competency within a constantly evolving regulatory environment, and
• to foster ongoing personal development through direct mentoring and exposure to emerging technologies and projects of national significance.

Our ideal candidate

Knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated experience working in a procurement and/or contract management function, or related field
• Demonstrated experience and the ability to lead and deliver services, particularly in an environment where innovation, emerging technologies and new ways of working are a priority

Skills and capabilities

• A demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes in a high-volume procurement/contract management practice, either in a Commonwealth Government or relatable context.
• Self-motivation, integrity and the ability to deliver outcomes both independently and in a team environment.
• Effective negotiation and communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to a variety of audiences.
• The ability to develop and sustain complex customer, business and stakeholder relationships.
• The ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a technical environment to deliver quality outcomes.

What you will do

In this role you will:

• provide effective and timely procurement and/or contract management support to the CIO Division. This includes (but not limited to):
• Assist with planning, documentation, and publication of procurement activities via the BuyICT platform for all ICT procurement activities such as labour hire personnel, hardware, software, cloud services, data centre, telecommunications, and consultancies as required.
• Use good judgement, expertise and knowledge to ensure decisions are governed by the application of regulations, best practice principles or the department's operating instructions and procedures
• Support and promote a customer focused, respectful and supportive workplace culture. Collaborate, develop and maintain strong relationships with a variety of business areas, clients and outsourced service partners
• Develop innovative and practical solutions to problems whilst understanding the implications for the department's objectives and stakeholders.

Eligibility

The following qualifications are desirable, however not mandatory:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Diploma or Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting.

To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Notes

A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is ACT - Industry House based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

Application information

Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.

Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 500 words and should align to the key duties listed above.

Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).

Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact  or if you require assistance with your application.

Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.

Contact Information

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Samuel Hasse via email on

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