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Procurement Officers
Executive Level 1
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Position details
Title Procurement Officer
Classification Executive Level 1
Location Canberra
Salary Range $145,137 – $169,572
Contact Recruitment
Phone:
Closing Date and Time Please refer to the website
About ASIS
The Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) is Australia's overseas intelligence
collection agency. We are Australia's experts at collecting highly sensitive information –
secret intelligence – from sources overseas to keep Australia and our region safe and
prosperous.
Our work spans continents and cultures. As a tech-powered and data-driven organisation,
we use covert techniques and cutting-edge technology to put us in the right rooms, next
to the right people, with the right access to the intelligence we need. We are tasked to
collect intelligence – it might be political, military or economic information – deliberately
withheld from the Australian Government that might present threats to or opportunities
for Australia.
From graduates to career changers, we come from every corner of the country and all
walks of life, with backgrounds from all around the world.
Regardless of our ethnicity, experiences and education, we're bound by a shared
commitment to something bigger: building a better future for those who come after us.
We seek to reflect the community we serve, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with a disability, neurodiverse, people from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
It's a mission owned by everyone, with opportunities for all.
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The role and responsibilities
Procurement Officers
Executive Level 1
As a EL1 Procurement Officer you will be part of a team and undertake complex procurement
tasks, generally with little supervision required. You will work on tasks such as helping
internal customers plan procurements, sourcing suppliers, developing market documents,
managing market approaches, assisting with evaluations, liaising with legal staff to finalise
contracts.
Key responsibilites and tasks:
Independently manage complex procurement and contract management activity.
Demonstrate high-level procurement knowledge and provide advice to internal
customers.
Manage a technical area of responsibility including; a specialist procurement practice
(e.g. technology, property, etc.), or; a capability-based responsibility (e.g. policy,
communications and planning).
Manage a small team of procurement officers, providing subject matter expertise
and capability, providing coaching, mentoring, on the job experience and relevant
training.
Monitor and manage workflows within the procurement and contract management
system and proactively recommend improvements.
Maintain client/customer and internal/external stakeholder relationships and
provide expert advice on procurement matters.
Assist in managing section resources, including people, finance and equipment, as
required.
Capabilities
Candidates are not required to provide a separate written response to the ILS capabilities
(attachment), however, candidates are encouraged to consider the capabilities in preparing
their application, as each candidate will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate
behaviours aligned to the capabilities for the position.
For more information on the ILS, tips on applying for jobs in the Public Service, go to the
APSC website found at
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Benefits of working at ASIS
ASIS employees enjoy access to generous workplace terms and conditions. Benefits
include but are not limited to:
Competitive salary plus 15.4% superannuation
A variety of leave options including 22 days paid annual leave per year
Paid leave between Christmas and New Year
Domestic Relocation assistance for new staff to Canberra
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Salary packaging arrangements
Learning and development opportunities including access to study assistance
A variety of support services including but not limited to Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) and a Staff and Family Support Office.
Whilst ASIS officers are not able to work from home due to the classified nature of our
work, staff have access to a range of flexible working arrangements. These include part
time hours, condensed hours and/or flexible start/finish times to support other
responsibilities.
ASIS conditions of service are similar to those applying for the Australian Public Service,
for a full list of benefits and conditions see
Eligibility
To be eligible for a role you must:
Be an Australian citizen
Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access
security clearance
For more information on eligibility please see the Protective Security Policy
Framework which is publicly accessible at, section 12
provides information on Eligibility and suitability
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How to apply
Click on "Apply Now" on our website on the role/s that you are applying for. You will be
required to submit the following:
Responses to the following questions: (maximum 500 words each)
1. Which level are you applying for? What value will you to bring to the role?
2. Describe a time when you had to establish and maintain working relationships
to achieve a goal? What steps did you take to ensure the relationships were co-
operative and productive?
1. Describe a situation where you have successfully managed or contributed to a
procurement on behalf of a client or stakeholder. How did you approach the
task and what was the outcome?
A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history,
academic qualifications and relevant training that you may have undertaken
Details of two referees, which must include a current supervisor
Applicants are encouraged to consider the Integrated Leadership System (ILS) capabilities
when preparing their application. For more information on the ILS, and tips for applying
for jobs in Australian Public Service, please visit the APSC website found at
All applications for employment with ASIS are handled in the strictest confidence. It is
essential you maintain a similar level of confidentiality and that you do not discuss your
application with anyone.
Important:
If you are currently living overseas and wish to apply for a role with ASIS, please note that
we cannot contact you until you return to Australia. Every part of the recruitment process,
including contacting you, must be done while you are in Australia.
If you have no plans to return to Australia in the foreseeable future, we recommend you
wait until you return before submitting an application.
Reasonable adjustments
ASIS is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for candidates to
participate in all stages of the selection process. Please let us know if you require any
additional assistance or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment
process and we will work with you to manage this throughout. If you are successful in
gaining employment, reasonable adjustments can also be made available to you in
performing your role.
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Recruitment process – what happens next
We thank all applicants for their interest in a role with ASIS. Please be advised that our
selection process is rigorous and extensive and that we do not provide feedback to
unsuccessful applicants.
If you progress from application, you will receive an SMS requesting you to complete
online testing – please ensure that you complete this testing or your application will
not progress further.
All selection process decisions are merit based and candidates must be prepared to
undergo various selection stages throughout the process.
A merit pool will be established for candidates who are suitable for this round and will
remain valid for 18 months.