Job description
APS6 - Procurement and Contracts Officer
The Procurement and Contracts Officer is a subject matter expert and works under limited direction. This position is responsible for managing and/or providing detailed and accurate technical advice on procurement policy, procurement processes and contract management. The successful applicant should have strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills as well as some understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework.
The APS 6 Procurement and Contracts Officer undertakes procurement activities for this agency and ensures compliance with all legislative and Government practices and guidelines relating to procurement. The position may include higher duties with an opportunity for 2 positions.
Duties
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
- $97,613 - $105,979 + Super
- Canberra, Woden location
- S26 transfer (Permanent or Temp or Non – Ongoing)
- Start Date: Either 12 December 2024 or January 2025
The Procurement and Contracts Officer is a subject matter expert and works under limited direction. This position is responsible for managing and/or providing detailed and accurate technical advice on procurement policy, procurement processes and contract management. The successful applicant should have strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills as well as some understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework.
The APS 6 Procurement and Contracts Officer undertakes procurement activities for this agency and ensures compliance with all legislative and Government practices and guidelines relating to procurement. The position may include higher duties with an opportunity for 2 positions.
Duties
- Review and draft procurement documents (spending proposals, RFQs, contracts, Value for money).
- Develop/maintain procurement reference materials.
- Handle procurement reporting (Senate Order, Annual Report, etc.).
- Drive continuous improvement efforts for team support.
- Manage records in SAP Finance and Document Management.
- Enhance performance through risk management.
- Set clear expectations and foster goal achievements.
- P2P Data Entry for new procurements and contract variations
- Demonstrated ability to manage procurement and contract management processes with the commonwealth alongside knowledge of procurement rules, policies, and records management.
- Demonstrates skills and knowledge in using procurement systems such as SAP and AusTender.
- Knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
- Demonstrates the ability to prioritise deadlines individually or in a cohesive team to meet organisational objectives.
- Demonstrates strong verbal, written, judgement, analytical, organisational and negotiation skills.
- Applicants must hold Australian citizenship and an active baseline security clearance or ability to gain one.
- A current CV (maximum 3 pages) and a response to the responsibilities, clearly describing why you are the right person, what you can offer, and how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualification are relevant to the role. This response must not be any longer than 550 words.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.