About the Mint
The Royal Australian Mint is a small government agency working within the Commonwealth Government Portfolio of the Treasury. The Mint is a non-corporate Commonwealth Entity and is listed under the Public Governance Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). The Mint is also covered by the Public Service Act 1999 (Cth) (PS Act).
The Royal Australian Mint makes coins and other minted products to serve the needs of the Australian economy, foreign countries, investors and collectors. We are stewards of a thriving national institution that showcases our Nations stories through the National Coin Collection, and a world class museum and gallery experience.
The Royal Australian Mint creates public value through a range of coining and minting-related activities. We play a key role in sharing the stories of Australia by recognising significant anniversaries, events, organisations and cultural perspectives through coins.
The Mint offers some of the most unique career opportunities within the public service, including roles such as:
- Coin making - polishing, laser frosting, 3D engraving, Physical Vapour Deposition hard coating, chrome plating, dies inspection and collars manufacture.
- Machinery - operate and maintain minting critical machines.
- Coin Sculpting - design coins, medals, medallions, and token, etc.
- Graphic Design - design coin packaging materials, exhibition graphics, etc.
About the Team
The Contracts and Procurement Team within the Finance Branch, works closely with the Mint's Legal and Finance teams to support the broader business in delivering a wide range of procurement activities. The team provides professional high-quality procurement and contract management support and advice to all business areas of the Mint to enable them to deliver their respective projects, programs and activities, in line with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and related policies and guidance.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, as the Assistant Director, Contracts and Procurement you will be required to lead a team to assist a variety of stakeholders across the Mint to achieve their procurement outcomes. You will leverage your sound knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework to enhance team and Organisational procurement and contracting capability; and strengthen reference material and refine the Mint's library of policies, procedures and guidance material.
You will apply your expertise to deliver key reporting responsibilities including contract notice reporting, Annual Procurement Plan and various other reporting requirements.
The key duties of the position include
1. Leading and mentoring a small contract and procurement team, fostering a team-oriented and inclusive work environment.
2. Working closely with Mint business areas to understand their procurement needs and developing strategies to meet those needs.
3. Collaborating with business areas to create comprehensive market approach documentation, assisting in conducting market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers.
4. Working with cross-functional teams to assist in evaluation, and to coordinate contract negotiation and execution.
5. Coordinating the administrative activities undertaken to support day-to-day contract activities, meeting legislative requirements for records management and audit requirements.
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📌 Assistant Director, Contracting and Procurement
🏢 Clearcompany
📍 Canberra