Mandatory: Australian Citizenship required to work within Federal Government.
About the company: This leading Federal government agency supports Australian's in achieving their goals and helps them to live a better life.
Their work has an impact on a significant area in the social sector, and you can contribute to the difference that they make in this role.
This agency is known for having a great culture across different teams and have excellent office locations.
A great opportunity for an experienced Procurement Officer to join this busy team for a 12-month assignment.
About the role: APS5 Position • Providing procurement advice to the Agency business areas, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Establishing appropriate procurement methodologies, preparing a range of procurement documentation, reporting, evaluating tenders and negotiating contracts.
• Providing high-level administrative and procurement support and managing confidential and sensitive information.
• Delivering support and advice in relation to compliance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and Guidelines, the Agency Procurement Policy and procedures, and ensuring value for money-based outcomes.
• Identifying opportunities for improvements and contributing to the continuous development of procurement processes.
• Monitoring and progressing work area activities and achieving work area objectives.
APS6 Position • Working collaboratively with the Agency business areas as a procurement business partner to establish appropriate procurement methodologies, preparing a range of procurement documentation, evaluating tenders and negotiating contracts.
• Managing and undertaking procurement reporting and verification activities, and processing procurements through the financial management system.
• Maintaining and implementing procurement and contract management policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Contributing to procurement planning activities within the wider Procurement Team and across the Agency.
• Providing specialist procurement advice and ensuring the Agency procurement activities are conducted in line with legislative requirements, the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and the Agency Procurement Policy to deliver value for money outcomes that contribute to better social and economic outcomes for people with disability.
• Providing quality and timely advice to internal and external stakeholders, including guidance and reporting to the Branch Leadership, and the Executive Leadership Team.
• Monitoring and progressing work area activities to achieve work area objectives, ensuring consistent and high-quality outputs and maintaining team cohesion.
You will have: • Understanding federal or state government procurement processes.
• Strong Stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Intermediate understanding of the MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated experience managing high volume requests and ability to multitask.
• Ability to remain composed in a changing, fast paced environment.
• Leadership skills Benefits: • ASAP start (pending Federal Police Clearance) • 12-month temporary assignment with the possibility of extension • Full time hours Monday to Friday • Geelong, Deakin, Brisbane and Surry Hills + hybrid working from home options.
• APS5: $55.24 hourly + Super • APS6: $60.26 hourly + Super How to apply: Chandler Macleod is an equal opportunity employer as part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, disability and culturally and linguistics candidates are also encouraged to apply.
Please note the successful candidate for the role must hold Australian Citizenship.
Please click 'APPLY" to upload your details and resume to be considered for this role.
Applications close 15.00 pm – 16th January 2025