RFQ typeDMP2 - ICT Labour HireRFQ IDLH-05864RFQ published dateFriday, 13 March 2026Deadline for asking questionsThursday, 19 March 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra timeRFQ closing dateThursday, 26 March 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra timeBuyerDepartment of Foreign Affairs & TradeBuyer start dateMonday, 18 May 2026Initial contract duration12-monthsExtension term12 monthsNumber of extensions2Maximum number of candidates per seller2Experience levelAPS5 equivalentLocation of workACTWorking arrangementsOnsiteThis is an on-site Canberra based role which requires 5 days in office. Remote/Interstate based candidates will not be considered.Maximum hours40 hours per weekSecurity clearanceMust be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1Job detailsThe ICT Contracts and Asset Management Section within the ICT Strategy and Investment Management Branch of DFAT's Information Management and Technology Division has a requirement for up to (2x) labour hire resources to fill the role of ICT Contracts duties and responsibilitiesJob Specific role descriptionWork as a part of a team of procurement and contract management staff to ensure delivery of high-quality outputs and outcomes as part of delivery of ICT contract management and procurement services to the Department.Performing ICT procurement and contract management-related administrative duties, including invoicing review, correspondence, reporting, records management, and scheduling meetings.Developing and maintaining strong internal & external working relationshipsDemonstrated high level of written and verbal communication, organisation and administration skills.The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) has been used to inform the requirements. In summary, DFAT seeks a suitable candidate/s with the following relevant skillset:Skills/Levels:Relationships and engagement - Stakeholder management - Contract management (ITCM) - Level 3Technical skillsCert IV Contract Management and Procurement.About the teamThe ICT Contracts and Asset Management (CAM) Section manages ICT contracts on behalf of the Department. This includes several high value, high risk contracts including the International Network Services Agreement (INSA) which provides Internet, IPVPN and Satellite links to all posts overseas. This is in accordance with the mandate the Department has to provide telecommunications to all Australian Government Agencies overseas. The INSA is critical to the ability of overseas posts ability to communicate with DFAT and/or their respective agency in Australia.CriteriaThe buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.Essential criteria1.• Support day-to-day contract management activities that reflect departmental needs, align with departmental priorities and comply with applicable legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines and procedures (e.g. PGPA Act, Commonwealth Procurement Rules, FFSP Act and the DFAT Procurement Policy).2.• Provide administrative support to contract managers including but not limited to: o Electronic records management including creation, filing and updating o Creation and maintenance of registers o Tracking and management of invoice approval to