Our client is seeking to engage a Procurement Support Officer on a contract until 30/06/2024, with 1 X 12 months extension option.

The request seeks to engage a candidate who has the capability to:

• Draft procedural, governance and procurement documentation (with minimal direction);
• Perform quality assurance on procedural, governance and procurement documentation;
• Coordinate and facilitate procurement related meetings and workshops, including but not limited to industry briefings and evaluation sessions;
• Coordinate and administer procurement related correspondence;
• Develop and administer procurement and contract management risk assessments;
• Provide advice and guidance on procurement and contract management to internal stakeholders;
• Communicate using professional judgement, evaluating risks in the context of a complex and changing environment;
• Develop and administer contract management plans;
• General contract management responsibilities; and
• Additional duties as directed by the Manager, Talent Strategy and Workforce Management.

Key Personnel Expertise:

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Mandatory

• Comprehensive experience with and understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and all relevant additional procurement related policies and legislation;
• Demonstrated experience conducting complex end-to-end procurement approaches;
• Demonstrated experience drafting complex procurement documentation including but not limited to: RFT documentation- head documents, statements of requirement and complex response schedules;
• Draft commercial arrangements;
• Demonstrated experience successfully administered contracts;
• Knowledge and experience in successfully managing risk, including the development of comprehensive risk assessments;
• Demonstrated experience in delivering positive results with time restraints and competing priorities;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and navigate complex stakeholder relationships; and
• Demonstrated personal drive and integrity whilst achieving results within legislative and budget parameters.

Desirable

• Relevant qualifications and / or industry certification. For example, Diploma of Government and/or Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting) or equivalent.

Security Requirements:

• Applicants will be required to obtain a Police Check and have a minimum Baseline AGSVA Clearance.