Procurement and Contracts Specialist
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- Canberra, ACT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Contract start 13 June 2023 to 30 June 2024, 12 months extensions.
- Australian Citizen, Ability to obtain Baseline Clearance, Canberra role.
The role will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Exercise established commercial acumen to effectively expertly and proactively
Manage, and establish ICT and other contracts
Draft procedural, governance and procurement documentation (with minimal direction)
Provide advice and guidance on procurement and contract management to internal
stakeholders in line with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and all
relevant additional procurement related policies and legislation
Perform quality assurance on procedural, governance and procurement
documentation
Provide analysis and judgement on complex issues and make significant contributions
to the preparation, evaluation and finalisation of procurement processes undertaken
by the Program
Coordinate and facilitate procurement related meetings and workshops, including but
not limited to industry briefings and evaluation sessions
Coordinate and administer procurement related correspondence
Develop and administer procurement and contract management risk assessments
Develop effective and collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders,
building understanding and commitment to support the successful delivery of the
program
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
Develop and administer contract management plans
General contract management responsibilitiesEvery application requires to address selection criteria as part of application submission.Mandatory:
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 approaches;Demonstrated experience drafting complex procurement documentation including but
not limited to:
o RFT documentation- head documents, statements of requirement and complex
response schedules;
o Draft commercial arrangements;
Demonstrated experience successfully administered contracts;
Knowledge and experience in successfully managing risk, including the development
of comprehensive risk assessments;
Demonstrated experience in delivering positive results with time restraints and
competing priorities;
Proven ability to communicate effectively and navigate complex stakeholder
relationships; and
Demonstrated personal drive and integrity whilst achieving results within legislative
and budget parameters.
Exercise established commercial acumen to effectively expertly and proactively
Manage, and establish ICT and other contracts
Desirable
Relevant qualifications and / or industry certification. For example, Diploma of
Government and/or Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting) or
equivalent.