Full time The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian government's economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient, and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:
growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries, and regionsinvesting in science and technologystrengthening the resources sector.The CIO Division provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses and are seeking an experienced and motivated APS6 ICT Procurement and/or Contracts Officer. If you have relevant and/or transferable skills and experience, we'd love to hear from you. This is a generalist role; experience in areas of ICT, procurement and/or vendor/contracts is preferred.
Knowledge and experienceDemonstrated experience and the ability to lead and deliver services, particularly in a changing environment where innovation and new ways of working are a priority.Demonstrated experience working in a procurement and/or contract management function, or related field.Understanding of and/or apt ability to quickly learn the financial system Technology One (TechOne)Demonstrated understanding of financial management within an ICT environmentSkills and capabilitiesHave operational and professional procurement/contract management skills.Self-motivation, drive and the ability to deliver outcomes both independently and in a team environment.Effective negotiation and communication skills with the ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences.The ability to develop and sustain complex customer, business and stakeholder relationships.The ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a technical environment to deliver quality outcomes.Desirable QualificationsRelevant tertiary qualifications.Diploma or Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting.In this role you will:Provide effective and timely procurement and/or contract management support to the CIO Division. This includes (but not limited to):Assist in the preparation of a range of documentation, with a clear focus on attention to detail, quality and timely completion of tasking.Assistance with process, documentation, and publication of approaches to market via the BuyICT platform for all ICT procurement activities such as, divisional contractors, vendors and consultancies as required.Drafting responses to questions from vendors during the response period by liaising with internal stakeholders where required.Drafting work orders and other contract variations using primarily templated contract documents under whole-of-government panels.Provide other administrative support under the direction of the EL2 - Manager.Use good judgement, expertise and knowledge to ensure decisions are governed by the application of regulations, best practice principles or the department's operating instructions and procedures.Support and promote a customer focused, respectful and supportive workplace culture.Collaborate, develop and maintain strong relationships with a variety of business areas, clients and outsourced service partners.Generate innovative and practical solutions to problems whilst understanding the implications for the department objectives and stakeholders.Provide professional leadership, enhancing the capability of a team thrive in a fast paced and ever-changing environment, often under tight timeframes and displaying resilience.
How to ApplyClick APPLY or contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition at for further information on the role.
Please submit applications in Word format only by 10am, 30th October 2024. FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions is a majority Aboriginal owned agency providing contingent contracts, fixed term contracts and permanent recruitment solutions to Government and Corporate Australia.
Our Head Office is based in Canberra with a national reach to all the states and territories, regional and remote areas of Australia.
FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions encourage applications from Indigenous Australians and Non-Indigenous Australians together with people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to elders both past, present and emerging.
#J-18808-Ljbffr