Procurement Officer (APS 5)

About The Organisation

This government entity is responsible for managing Australia's international relations, providing support to citizens abroad, and coordinating global partnerships and responses.

About The Role

Ignite is seeking an experienced APS 5 Procurement Officer to join a busy ICT commercial team. This role is crucial for managing high-volume contractor and labour hire procurement activities, overseeing the end-to-end procurement process and contract administration for a significant ICT workforce. The position is permanent, based in Canberra, ACT.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all procurement activities for ICT labour hire and contractor workforce.
• Develop, draft, and review essential procurement documents, including RFQs, tenders, contracts, and approval requests.
• Ensure strict adherence to procurement regulations, legislation, and internal policies, such as CPRs and the PGPA Act.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, encompassing onboarding, extensions, variations, and offboarding processes.
• Conduct thorough value-for-money assessments and commercial evaluations of suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records of contractors and procurement activities within systems like SAP and PeopleSoft.
• Process monthly receipts, clearance requests, and fulfill procurement reporting obligations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to achieve successful procurement outcomes.
• Assist in procurement planning and review business cases to determine optimal sourcing strategies.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of procurement and vendor management procedures.

Skills & Experience Required

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, contract administration, or commercial support functions.
• Familiarity with government procurement frameworks and compliance requirements (CPRs, PGPA Act preferred).
• Previous experience in ICT procurement or managing contractor workforces is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in drafting procurement documentation and managing approval workflows.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, PeopleSoft, or similar.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the capacity to handle substantial transactional volumes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities, effective with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Sound decision-making skills within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic document management systems (EDRMS or equivalent).

Additional Information

• This is a permanent role with an initial 12-month contract and a potential 6-month extension.
• A minimum NV1 Security Clearance is mandatory prior to starting.
• Applicants must be willing to undergo a Police Check.
• A Selection Criteria Response is required as part of the application process.