Procurement Officers / Senior Procurement OfficersCommercial Group / Procurement Division / Strategic Procurement BranchAPS 5 ($89,098 - $99,973), APS 6 ($98,022 - $119,634) | Ongoing | Full-timeABOUT THE BRANCHThe Strategic Procurement Branch (SPB) is responsible for the procurement, refresh, and retender of non-ICT Whole of Australian Government (WoAG) coordinated procurement arrangements. These arrangements are established for commonly used goods or services by the Commonwealth. SPB also undertakes procurement processes for WoAG arrangements managed by other finance areas. The branch collaborates with government agencies and industry to deliver competitive, fit-for-purpose, and value-for-money procurement outcomes for the Commonwealth. Support is provided to other operational improvement projects within SPB.ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYWe are seeking high-performing and enthusiastic procurement officers with demonstrated commercial and procurement experience to join our team. This role offers opportunities to:Work in a central Commonwealth public service agency;Broaden your strategic procurement capabilities;Engage with a broad range of industry and entity stakeholders across various topics;Engage with a wide range of APS-wide stakeholders.Reporting to your Assistant Director, as a Procurement Officer/Senior Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for:Developing effective project management processes for strategic whole-of-Australian-government tendering and contracting;Preparing tender, evaluation, and contract transition documentation;Assisting with managing consultants, such as probity and legal advisers;Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and industry;Coordinating project deliverables while managing conflicting priorities;Identifying and implementing operational improvements within the branch; andDeveloping high-level briefing materials for senior executives, the Finance Minister, and government.We seek individuals with strong procurement, commercial, or program management skills who can work collaboratively within high-performing, multidisciplinary teams to support strategic procurement activities for the Australian Government. Professional development opportunities are available to enhance your skills, leadership, and expertise. We offer career pathways with comprehensive training programs and the chance to work alongside experienced procurement specialists.DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATIONFor more details about these roles, including specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable vacancy pack accessible via the link at the bottom of this page.ELIGIBILITY AND CANDIDATE NOTESEmployees must be Australian citizens under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Agency Head.Applicants will need to obtain and maintain the required security clearance as specified in the vacancy pack. All Finance staff must have at least a baseline security clearance before starting.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature-aged applicants.CONTACT INFORMATIONFor online application inquiries, contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@finance.gov.au or call (02) 6215 1717 between 8:30am and 5:00pm AEST, Monday to Friday.Adjustments, including alternative formats for the application process, are available for candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Recruitment team for support.For specific questions about this vacancy, including requests for adjustments, refer to the contact details in the downloadable job pack.Additional resources:Frequently Asked QuestionsPeople Capability Framework - APS5.pdfPeople Capability Framework - APS6.pdfVacancy Pack (Word and PDF formats)If you have not registered with our Online Application System, click 'Begin' to start your application. Existing users should log in, and those who forgot their login details can follow the recovery steps.
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