Procurement and Contracts Officer, ACT, 6 Months

• Promote and apply the ACT government’s Procurement Framework, including legislation, policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Manage procurement process including development of documentation in accordance with CIT policy and procedure.
• Provide advice and support to CIT staff for procurement and contract management activities.
• Participate in strategic planning and coordination for procurement and contract management activities.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Procurement ACT, and CIT contract managers.
• Undertake other duties in relation to the position.

• Sound knowledge, understanding and experience of procurement and contract management guidelines, procedures, and frameworks in a government context.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement and contract management activities, including an understanding of procurement and contract administration.
• Sound judgement, negotiation, written and oral communication skills and an ability to liaise effectively with staff, management, and external agencies.
• Ability to work under limited direction, including experience in planning, prioritising and organising work for self and others to achieve goals and deadlines.
• Tertiary qualifications, or progress towards qualifications in Procurement and Contract Management disciplines highly desirable.
• Previous Experience working within the ACTGOV procurement guidelines.

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