Our client is a leading Commonwealth Government entity responsible for delivering high‑quality public sector services and ensuring strong governance, compliance, and accountability. Operating in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment, they play a critical role in supporting national capability through effective procurement and contract management. You will join a team committed to delivering value for money, high‑quality advice, and consistent procurement excellence.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled APS6 Procurement Officer to provide specialist procurement advisory and operational support under a labour‑hire arrangement. In this role, you will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement activities align with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act, and agency‑specific requirements.
This is an onsite role with access to flexible work arrangements (up to one WFH day per week) and requires someone who can operate with autonomy, accuracy and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
Role Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Providing high‑quality procurement advice, ensuring compliance with CPRs and the PGPA Act.
- Supporting business areas in determining procurement needs and encouraging early engagement.
- Creating, maintaining, and updating procurement records in TechOne, BuyICT, and AusTender.
- Preparing documentation for approaches to market, procurement plans, panel engagements, reporting obligations and contract management.
- Developing and maintaining internal procurement documentation, templates, and guidance material.
- Supporting contract management activities, including reporting, relationship management, and compliance.
- Ensuring appropriate recordkeeping, audit readiness, and adherence to agency practices.
- Contributing to a positive culture aligned with APS and agency values.
- Demonstrated experience in Commonwealth procurement at the APS6 level or equivalent.
- Experience using TechOne, BuyICT, and AusTender.
- Strong understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
- Understanding of the PGPA Act and associated obligations.
- Ability to work independently and deliver accurate, timely advice.
- Certificate IV or Diploma in Government Procurement and Contracting (or progress toward).
- Experience preparing high‑quality procurement documentation in a government context.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capability.
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful work within an influential Commonwealth agency.
- A professional, supportive environment focused on quality and outcomes.
- 12‑week engagement with a strong possibility of high‑value experience for your APS career pathway.
- Flexible work options (1 day WFH per week).
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
- Must hold and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
- Must comply with agency and Commonwealth security, privacy, and data‑handling requirements.
- No AI systems may be used in the delivery of services under this engagement.
- Please upload your resume to apply.
- Please also provide a supporting statement addressing your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete the application process.
- We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Why Partner with Whizdom?
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The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors the same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3 DISP certified, and we have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment, achieving the highest level of compliance and actively supporting veterans transitioning to civilian careers.
- We are award‑winning, ISO 9001 certified, and our commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions is accredited in line with major global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people living with disability.
- Our passionate team is committed to your experience, career goals, and doing the right thing — always.
- And yes — we give you the best-in-industry merch pack!
- Even if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’d still love a conversation. Get in touch to explore other opportunities!
