Junior Procurement Support Officer

Our Federal Government client is seeking a Junior Procurement Support Officer to join their Canberra team. This is a contract until 30/6/2024 with a possibility of 12 month extension.

• This is a contract role until 30/6/2024 with possibility of 12 month extension
• Canberra based role
• Must be an Australian Citizen with Baseline security clearance.
• PAXUS pays weekly

The Procurement Support Officer works closely with the agency lead to assist in the successful delivery of procurement being undertaken for program.

The Procurement Support Officer reports to the Director but receives day-to-day instruction from the Procurement Lead.

To be successful in this role you must:

• Draft procedural, governance and procurement documentation (with minimal direction);
• Support tender evaluation processes and manage procurement schedules;
• Perform contract management duties including administrative tasks such as invoicing and scheduling vendor management meetings;
• Monitor compliance and produce procurement reports as required;
• Perform quality assurance on procedural, governance and procurement documentation;
• Perform administrative activities over the procurement life cycle.
• Coordinate and administer procurement related correspondence;
• Develop and administer procurement and contract management risk assessments;
• Provide advice and guidance on procurement and contract management to internal stakeholders;
• Communicate using professional judgement, evaluating risks in the context of a complex and changing environment; and
• Additional duties as directed by the Director or Procurement Lead.

To be considered for this role you must have:

• Relevant qualifications and / or industry certification. For example, Diploma of Government and/or Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting) or equivalent.
• Comprehensive experience with and understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and all relevant additional procurement related policies and legislation.
• Demonstrated experience conducting complex end-to-end procurement activities including contract management.
• Demonstrated experience drafting complex procurement documentation including but not limited to:
• • RFT documentation, draft contracts, statements of requirement and complex response schedules;
• Knowledge and experience in successfully managing risk, including the development of comprehensive risk assessments;
• Demonstrated experience in delivering value for money outcomes with time restraints and competing priorities;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and navigate complex stakeholder relationships including negotiations; and
• Demonstrated personal drive and integrity whilst achieving results within legislative and budget parameters.

When enquiring about this job please quote the job number 265140

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Muhammad Warsi on (0)2 6151 9201 or email: ******@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process please contact me on the above contact details.