Address- $78.87 - $84.72 p/h + Super
- 6 Month Contract
- Canberra / WFH
The Assistant Director will be part of the Procurement and Contracts Team. The roles is for a period of six (6) months with the possibility of extension. The role will be based in Canberra, and has free parking. There will be an ability to work part of each week from home and responsibilities do not include the supervision of staff.
Key accountabilities include:
- Work closely with business areas to develop all procurement documentation and manage procurement activities (primarily RFQ and RFT processes) and contract management activities.
- Manage procurement timeframes and risks.
- Conduct assurance reviews and reporting for Procurement and contract management activities.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Promote and apply the procurement framework, including legislation, policies and processes.
- Demonstrated understanding of Procurement and contract management policies, procedures, and frameworks, with an understanding (or ability to quickly develop an understanding) of Government procurement legislation and requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting Procurement and contract management activities, ideally in a government context, from creation of procurement plans and RFQ/RFT documentation, through to evaluation, negotiation, contract finalisation and thereafter contract management.
- Ability to work within limited timeframes.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
- Relevant qualifications would be highly regarded.
