The High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) is a newly established independent Australian Government Corporate Commonwealth entity responsible for overseeing the development of a high-speed rail network along the east coast of Australia.
This is a high profile, nationally significant project for Australia and is overseen by an independent Board.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Services (ACT), this new role will have a crucial role within the Authority's procurement team, overseeing procurement operations, ensuring that procurement documentation is accurate, complete and maintained in accordance with procurement policies and legislation.
Working with internal and external stakeholders the role will provide prompt, accurate and timely procurement services and advice to the Authority's leadership and management teams.
Providing timely and accurate specialist advice across the procurement life cycle for procurement and pre and post tendering activities, including supporting procurement planning the role will review and assist with preparing and finalising procurement documentation.
You will prepare and review procurement and contract documentation, including quality review prior to presentation for financial delegate decision and promote compliance with procurement policies, connected policies and legislation i.e.
Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP), Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act.
The role will work with independence, subject to limited direction against established priorities, policies and procedures to deliver quality outcomes and assist with procurement spend analysis, probity processes and audits relating to procurement activities.
The ideal candidate will have sound Commonwealth Procurement experience including Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Procurement Connected Polices or transferable skills.
You will have a sound understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Public, Governance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act and be experienced at managing high volumes of contracts, procurement and tendering activities.
You will be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and ability to handle multiple priorities, accurately and promptly.
You will have a minimum 5+ years' practical experience, understanding and knowledge of Commonwealth procurement rules, finance legislation, procurement connected policies and guidance with appropriate tertiary qualifications (in finance, business, risk or law) and/or equivalent relevant professional experience and training.
Experience using SAP and other procurement, contract management systems and database is required.
Eligible candidates must be Australian Citizens and must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at the Baseline Vetting Level.
Applications close 25th October 2024.
Enquiries to Pat on 0439074391
