**Account Manager - Print Communications - APS 5 / APS 6**
**Overview**
This position is based in the ACT within the Communications and Media Branch of a large Commonwealth Government Agency. You will be working for a print management company as the in-house print production and procurement specialist for a flagship client. The role requires a minimum of 5 years print production or pre-press experience, including liaising with outsourced printing suppliers. To be successful in this role you will be able to work autonomously with the ability to navigate online ordering systems, generate reporting and manage production KPI's with external suppliers.
As this role will be the primary contact for a major Government client, in addition to the required technical skills, a personable and client focused individual would be valued.
This person will hit the ground running with little supervision and have sufficient technical expertise to publish and review print quotes and can provide exceptional client service to internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
**Your main duties will include**:
- Establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with external suppliers as well as internal clients and stakeholders;
- Enter and process communication procurement jobs on behalf of the Communications Branch of the Government agency;
- Have knowledge of print production workflows and production techniques;
- Utilise an online quote and job management system to request and review quotes from external suppliers, including reviewing and processing invoices;
- Manage the Digital Asset Management system to ensure it remains well organised and retains version control.
**Knowledge and Experience**:
- A minimum of 5 years experience in the print, graphics or communications industry
- Knowledge of print production methods, pricing and distribution
**Skills and Capabilities**:
- Ability to provide a high standard of professional customer service to internal clients, with skills in communicating clearly and professionally;
- A calm, flexible and professional approach
- Self motivation, with an ability to manage priorities in a fast paced, responsive environment.
- Ability to proactively engage stakeholders and build strong working relationships.
**Desirable qualifications and experience**:
- Relevant experience in a previous procurement role, or similar skills which will be applicable to the role.
- Understanding of Commonwealth Procurement Rules and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability ACT 2013 (PGPA Act) is desirable but not essential.
- A Certificate IV or Diploma in Government Procurement and Contracting is desirable, but not essential.
- Hold a Baseline Vetting security clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
**About us**:
E-Bisglobal is a print management and managed service provider of outsourced business services for major corporations and Government organisations.
**Salary**: From $85,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- baseline security clearance for an APS role (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Parkes, ACT (preferred)
Work Location: In person