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Seeking a Procurement officer with Four years experience working within Government Procurement.
The tasks will include (but not limited to)
Security Required: NV1 Security Clearance required
Location - Canberra based
How to Apply - 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
Closing date: Thursday 31 July 2025 at 9am - Canberra time
Call Joanne Finchett on 0480 002454 or email Joanne@whizdom.com.au for any further information
Procurement Officer
| Job title : | Procurement Officer |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $100 - $120 per hour |
| Start date : | 2025-07-20 |
| Duration : | 12.0 MONTH |
| Job Reference : | V-54299 |
| Contact name : | Joanne Finchett |
| Contact email : | joanne@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | 1 day ago |
The tasks will include (but not limited to)
- Monitoring and support procurement activities including providing advice and support for basic to complex procurement.
- Assist in the preparation of procurement approval documentation including Approvals to Approach the Market, Evaluation Outcomes, Approvals to commit funds and enter into Arrangements.
- Present a high level of customer service to internal clients and stakeholders, providing a proactive approach where Agency representatives are engaged and feedback is sought.
- Establish and maintain strong business relationships with external stakeholders and suppliers including effectively managing contract enquiries, issues, disputes, variations, risks and undertaking negotiations with suppliers as required.
- Preparation and ongoing management of Government contracts, simple and complex.
- Preparation and ongoing management of Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs);
- Provide policy advice in relation to compliance with relevant Australian Government legislation, rules and policies relating to contract management and procurement activities.
- Risk assessment and issue management.
- Group mailbox management, corporate document management and filing.
- Provide advice and support to the Line Manager, including identifying opportunities to improve procurement outcomes, efficiency and value for money.
- Four years' experience working within Government Procurement.
- Thorough understanding of the PGPA Act for complex procurements.
- Experience providing oversight of public sector procurement activities.
- Ability to undertake analysis of suppliers, markets, products and service categories to inform procurement planning.
- Provide advice on 'best fit' security procurement approaches.
- Assist in the administration of tender evaluation reports for consideration and approval.
- Ability to assist in the oversight of contracts administration activities and monitoring of contract management plans.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to work effectively as an individual or within a team environment.
- The ability to work with minimal supervision
Security Required: NV1 Security Clearance required
Location - Canberra based
How to Apply - 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
Closing date: Thursday 31 July 2025 at 9am - Canberra time
Call Joanne Finchett on 0480 002454 or email Joanne@whizdom.com.au for any further information