APS 5 Procurement Officer

• Various locations considered for ongoing and non-ongoing roles
• Starting salary of $83,453 plus above award superannuation of 15.4%
• Access to EAP supports a flexible work life balance, and a socially diverse and inclusive culture.

Our participants, Our people, Our purposeCurrently, there are around 4.3 million Australians with a disability. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) implements the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which is one of the biggest social reforms in the country since Medicare. As an Agency, we support more than 600,000 participants with a significant and permanent disability, and the families and carers of those living with disability. For many Australians, this will be the first time they receive the disability support they need. The NDIA is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and will mean a peace of mind for every Australian.A new role awaitsThe Procurement Branch is responsible for partnering with business areas to source goods and services and labour hire for the Agency through a centralised procurement model. We focus on applying the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, and NDIA Procurement Policy to ensure value for money outcomes. Procurement is also responsible for the delivery of high quality and accurate reporting that support executive decision making and ensure the Agency meets legislative reporting requirements.Where you can add value Everyday at the NDIA will be different and full of challenges to build your capability and provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow. While tasks may vary pending business needs, in this role you can expect to be:

• Providing procurement advice to NDIA business areas, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Establishing appropriate procurement methodologies, preparing a range of procurement documentation, reporting, evaluating tenders and negotiating contracts.
• Delivering support and advice in relation to compliance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Guidelines, Commonwealth Grants Rules and Guidelines, NDIA Procurement Policy and procedures, and ensuring value for money based outcomes.
• Managing and undertaking procurement reporting and verification activities, and processing procurements through the financial management system.
• Monitoring and progressing work area activities and achieving work area objectives.

Enough about us, let’s talk about youWe are looking for team members who thrive working in a team environment, have a willingness to learn, are organised and driven, and can work in a fast-paced environment.Your success in this role will be driven from excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a high attention to detail and the ability to make decisions whilst working independently and proactively.Your NDIA ExperienceWe work as one team. We are accepting, diverse and driven. We take a shared approach to making progress. We welcome and support each other and encourage different ideas, insights and opinions. We empower and enable each other to be our best. We collaborate, connect and work together to create a workplace that makes us proud. And while we're based far and wide across the country, we make sure nobody feels they are out on their own.

• You will work for a socially inclusive and culturally diverse workplace, that is making a meaningful impact to the lives of more than 600,000 Australians.
• Access to higher superannuation and above market leave entitlements
• Competitive remuneration and working conditions that support a positive work life balance
• Access to ongoing professional development and learning

While this role is ideally performed from ACT - Deakin, NSW – Parramatta, QLD – Brisbane, QLD – Robina, or VIC – Geelong, remote working arrangements may be considered. We intend to fill this role in an ongoing capacity, however non-ongoing roles up to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 2 years may be offered.Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.Applications for this role close 11:30pm Sunday 14 July AEST.If you have any questions, please contact Bridget Wood on (03) 5223 0828 or email Bridget.Wood@ndis.gov.au.With the exception of personal details, applications can NOT be edited or updated once submitted for consideration. Please make sure you are completely satisfied with your entire application before submitting.NDIA is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability (PwD), First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families. NDIA will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.RecruitAbility applies to this position: The RecruitAbility scheme supports people with disability applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service (APS) by giving you a better opportunity to put forward your skills and experience during the selection process.The health and safety of workers, Participants and other visitors in our offices is our highest priority. Some roles within the National Disability Insurance Agency are covered by government Health Orders or Directives that require mandatory vaccinations.