The position offers keen individuals an opportunity to apply their procurement and program management skills in a collegiate area where autonomy and self-direction is encouraged but support is always available. The job will include:
- procuring program operators to undertake surveillance activity, from initial approval to contract execution;
- managing all aspects of the surveillance contracts, including:
- drafting the contracts, particularly the contract schedules;
- liaising as necessary with the Section’s financial business partner, legal advisers, procurement advisers;
- monitoring the provision of contact deliverables and arranging their acceptance by the delegate;
- making the requisite payments, where applicable;
- acting as first point of contract for program partners in relation to contract issues;
- preparing financial and procurement reports for internal stakeholders;
- ensuring compliance with CPRs, PGPA Act, and agency policies;
- arranging variations, extensions, closures or new contracts as circumstances dictate;
Skills and Experience Required:
- Experience in managing complex procurement projects and programs.
- Familiarity with government panels.
- Familiarity with various contracting platforms including Panel Orders and Requests for Quote, Commonwealth Contracting Suite contracts and standard in-house Departmental contracts.
- Sound knowledge and experience of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules
- Strong mentoring capabilities to guide internal stakeholders through procurement phases
- Some familiarity with routinely occurring contract issues such as IP, licences, specified personnel, Indigenous procurement policies, conflict of interest, etc.
- Coordination and documentation of procurement deliverables.
- Ability to provide strategic program management advice and workflow improvement
- Experience with procurement-related elements such as Departmental financial delegations; SAP and Concur contract registration and financial payment tools; and program reporting systems such as Altus
- Ability to think beyond standard procedures and contribute to strategic procurement outcomes
- Ability to work independently, without supervision where appropriate.
- Ensure compliance and maintain high standards of probity.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Resilience, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
Location and Contract Term: This role is based in Canberra. Contract till December 2026 with 1 x 12-month extension option pending budget and delegate approval.
Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a baseline Security Clearance
How to Apply: Applications close 10 November.
Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks
Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates
Call Kelly 0480 002 457 or email kelly@whizdom.com.au for any further information
