Aps Level 5 - Procurement And Finance Officer

The APS Level 5Procurement and Finance Officer works as part of a small team to support the commercial contract management and Procurement and Finance function within NCSR Operations and Commercials Section of the CHCC Division.

In this role, you will provide high-level administrative support for all aspects of procurement, contractor engagement and budget management activities. To be successful in this role, you will be a self-starter with a customer-centric focus, excellent time management and organisational skills, and have a positive and flexible approach in terms of working with different people and changing priorities.

The key duties of the position include:

Key responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the development and implementation of Procurement and contracting activities,
• Exercise judgment by operating under instructions and procedures under the support and general direction of a supervisor,
• Reconcile invoices, initiate investigation where necessary and interpret internal financial reports,
• Provide assistance with the development and review of standard operating procedures (SOPs), business processes, templates and other documentation, as required,
• Provide professional services to help the section meet best practice financial standards and high corporate governance requirements under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act (2013) and Commonwealth Procurement Rules.

Eligibility

To be eligible for employment with the Department of Health and Aged Care, applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time an offer of employment is made.

An applicant’s suitability for employment with Health and Aged Care will also be assessed through a variety of pre-employment check processes, such as:

• Satisfactory completion of a criminal history check, and where relevant, a Working with Children and Vulnerable People Check,
• Completion of a medical declaration and pre-employment medical (where required),
• Providing evidence of qualifications (where required), and
• Obtaining and maintaining a security clearance at the required level. 

For this role applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance, or hold a current security clearance at an appropriate level. 
Notes

Applications close 11:30pm AEDT.  

Applicants are asked to quote reference number 23-CHCCDIV-22247 to assist when making an enquiry.   

Employees perform their duties at one of the Department of Health and Aged Care offices, in the locations specified in this advertisement. Remote working is possible and is negotiated with your manager on commencement. While most of our employees work 2-3 days in the office, our policy requires a minimum of one day a week in the office. The negotiation with a manager seeks to balance your personal and professional needs with the needs of your role and business area.

Getting to know the Department of Health and Aged Care

The Department of Health and Aged Care is focused on achieving better health and wellbeing for all Australians. If you would like to join our team, and can meet our job requirements, we invite you to apply for a position with us to build better health, better care and better quality for all Australians. The department is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals are valued. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and cultures, so we can better represent the community we serve. The department welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, mature age people, people who identify as LGBTI+, and people with parenting and/or caring responsibilities.