15-month contract with an extension option until June 2029. NV 1/NV 2 clearance required. Canberra based.
APS 6 Procurement Officer
* 15-month contract with an extension option
* NV 1/NV 2 clearance
* Canberra based
* High profile federal government department seeking a suitably qualified APS 6 Procurement Officer for a long-term contract.
Duties
* Leading procurement planning for identified projects, selecting the most appropriate type of procurement and identifying available market in collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
* Developing the procurement approaches and all the necessary procurement documentation in compliance with the Department's procurement policy and the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
* Managing tender and contract management processes, from tender initiation to closing of the contract to ensure transparency, accountability and the highest standard of professionalism and probity.
* Identifying and managing procurement related risks and establishing appropriate mitigation actions.
* Providing expert procurement and contract advice to the team, coordinating the review of contracted activities and managing strategic supplier relationships.
* Managing, monitoring, and reporting on procurement related trends and performance against plans, schedules and budget.
* Managing payments under the contracts.
Skills required
* Strong practical expertise with different types of procurements under the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and complex contract management.
* Tertiary qualification in any relevant field.
* Experience in managing procurements both within Australia and overseas; more specifically in the Pacific region (desirable).
* Strong command over Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook) and MS Project.
* Strong ability to critically think and identify collaborative solutions to problems.
If you have a NV 1/NV 2 clearance, have government program experience and are based in Canberra, then this just might be the role for you.
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Casual Loading
Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.
Consultant
irena.simunec@hudson.com
Reference number: 249090Profession: Policy & Program Policy
Company: HudsonDate posted: 25th Mar, 2026
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