Hybrid working arrangement up to 50% - Up to the discretisation of the hiring manager.
Contracts & Procurement Advisor - Affirmative Measures - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or DisabilityCanberra ACT
Do you have a passion for procurement and contracts management? An exciting opportunity awaits you as the Contracts & Procurement Advisor with CASA.We have an exciting opportunity to join our Finance Branch. In this role, you will work as part of a team dedicated to offering guidance on all phases of the procurement and contracting processes. The objective is to guide the organisation in striking a balance between maximizing value for money and effectively fulfilling business objectives and organisational direction, all while upholding compliance and governance standards.This position reports to the Senior Contracts & Procurement Advisor and is responsible for undertaking procurement with CASA's procurement and contract management policies and associated procedures, developing and recommending procurement and contract management advice, undertaking procurement activities, managing contractual relationships and performance outcomes for CASA.
The key duties of the position include:Apply comprehensive work knowledge to provide expert and technical advice to staff in the preparation of Approach to Market documentation, conducting tender evaluations, negotiations and the drafting of contracts.Conduct procurement activities in accordance with the CASA Procurement Manual, monitoring compliance with procurement and contract management policies and associated procedures across all business areas for goods, services and Information Technology.Process, gather and analyse data from CASA's procurement and contracting systems/databases to inform quality assurance activities and continual improvement.Build CASA procurement and contracting capability by conducting training in relation to procurement and contract management matters for CASA business areas.Promote workplace safety, equity and diversity and participative management and environmental management practices in the workplace and act in accordance with CASA Values and Behaviours.Work supportively and cooperatively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to achieve shared outcomes.Other duties as required.Total Salary Package: $103,940 to $114,037 plus 15.4% superannuationOur ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:
Experience in government procurement and contract management.Understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules/CASA Procurement Manual.Experience in conducting procurement processes including drafting approach to market documentation, undertaking evaluation activities and contract drafting (goods and services as well as ICT).Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders including providing analysis of complex issues and advice to senior management as required.The following ideal candidate requirements are highly desirable:Qualifications in Procurement and Contract Management.Experience managing procurement in a government or regulatory environment.Employment with CASA is subject to conditions prescribed within the Civil Aviation Act 1988. The following eligibility requirements apply to this position:Must be an Australian citizen.Undergo pre-employment screening including a Police Check.The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people.
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 33 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Direction 2022. This vacancy is open only to people with disability.
Getting to know the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia"Safe skies for all—it begins with you." CASA is established by and operates under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and the Airspace Act 2007. CASA's primary function is to conduct the safety regulation of civil air operations in Australia and the operation of Australian aircraft overseas. We license pilots, register aircraft, oversee aviation safety and promote safety awareness. We are also responsible for making sure that Australian airspace is administered and used safely. CASA is a Corporate Commonwealth entity and is subject to the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 which deals with a range of matters, including reporting and the use of and management of public resources. We employ over 800 people working across Australia. We are an engaged team and proud to work for CASA. We strongly believe in the vision, mission and goals of our agency. We are highly connected to CASA's Values and Regulatory Philosophy that underpin all we do. We understand how our roles directly contribute to aviation safety. We are a relationship-based organisation and value the input and ideas of others.
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