Procurement Officer/ Senior Procurement OfficersCanberra ACT
ABOUT THE BRANCH The Strategic Procurement Branch (SPB) is responsible for the procurement, refresh and retender of non-ICT Whole of Australian Government (WoAG) coordinated procurement arrangements. These WoAG arrangements are established for commonly used goods or services by the Commonwealth.In addition, SPB undertakes procurement processes for WoAG arrangements managed by other business areas in Finance. SPB collaborates closely with entities and industry to deliver competitive, fit for purpose and value for money procurement outcomes for the Commonwealth.The Strategic Procurement Team is responsible for retendering and refresh procurement activities for a number of WoAG arrangements, including Management Advisory Services Panel, People Panel, Master Media Agency Services and Property. Support is also provided to other projects within the SPB, as well as stakeholders and external entities. The key duties of the position include: THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking high-performing and enthusiastic procurement officers with demonstrated commercial and procurement experience to join the team!If you are you interested in:working in a central Commonwealth public service agency;broadening your strategic procurement capabilities;engaging with a broad range of industry and entity stakeholders across a range of topics; andengaging with a wide range of APS-wide stakeholders; then this may be the opportunity for you!As a Procurement Officer/Senior Procurement Officer you will be responsible for:overseeing project tasks to deliver strategic 'whole of Australian Government' tendering and contracting arrangements;assist with managing consultants, such as probity and legal advisors;working proactively and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including from other government entities and industry;co-ordinating project deliverables while managing conflicting priorities; and developing high-level briefing material for the Department's senior executive, the Finance Minister and Government.We are looking for people with strong procurement or commercial or program management skills. You will have the ability to work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary high performing teams to lead and support the scoping, planning and execution of strategic procurement activities for the Australian Government.You will have access to a range of professionalisation opportunities to help enhance your skills, leadership and expertise.We offer a career pathway with comprehensive professionalisation and skilling programs to support your development and career, and we offer an ability to work with visionary and experienced procurement specialists.DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATIONFor detailed information about this role, including the job specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable vacancy pack, which can be accessed by clicking the hyperlink at the bottom of this page. Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing.Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain, or continue to hold the required security clearance level for the role as indicated in the downloadable job pack. All Finance staff are required to have a minimum baseline security clearance prior to commencement.Notes This recruitment process is being used to fill current and future vacancies. A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months. RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability Getting to know the Department of Finance As a central agency of the Australian Government, the Department of Finance (Finance) plays an important role in assisting government across a wide range of policy areas to ensure its outcomes are met.Finance supports the government's ongoing priorities through the Budget process and fosters leading practice through the public sector resource management, governance and accountability frameworks. Finance plays a leading role in advising the government on many of its strategic priorities. We do this through our professional and considered approach to providing advice, developing policy, delivering services and engaging with our clients and stakeholders.Finance's key areas of focus are:- Budget- Business Enabling Services- Commercial- Governance and Resource Management
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