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The key duties of the position include:
Employment Opportunity
The APS Level 5 Procurement Officer will join a team that provides Grants, Procurement and Financial Framework Policy advice, guidance and support to the Attorney-General's Department.
As a lead portfolio agency the role will also involve some coordination and reporting activities on behalf of our portfolio entities.
Key Responsibilities:
maintain and administer access to other agency panel arrangements including Whole of Government coordinated arrangements
assist with procurement reporting requirements for the department and portfolio
undertake weekly Austender contract reporting
undertake procurement administration functions
assist with the preparation and delivery of learning and development program and guidance materials issued by the team
coordination of meetings, forums, Communities both internal and external
monitor inboxes and central helpline
undertake testing of procurement and contract management processes to ensure compliance with relevant frameworks.
Key skills/knowledge to undertake the role:
manage own time effectively to accomplish tasks, monitoring task completion against milestones
communicate confidently and present messages in a clear, concise and articulate manner
analyse information and make recommendations based on evidence to provide accurate advice and guidance to the department on procurement activities and processes.
How you can help us make a difference
We seek people who are willing to explore innovative ways of working.
People who work for us will display leadership at all levels, apply information effectively in order to solve problems, and work collaboratively to achieve outcomes.
Our ideal candidate will:
have clear,



strong and effective communication skills, great attention to detail and the ability to provide stakeholders with legislative and general guidance and support
have sound judgement, including the identification and appropriate escalation of risk
work flexibly to rigid timeframes, recognising changes in priorities while remaining engaged and productive
understand and be familiar with relevant legislation such as the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act (PGPA), and procurement policy frameworks such as the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), or the capacity to gain this within a short timeframe
willing to complete the Procurement and Contract Management training program via the APS Academy
demonstrate a commitment to building a long term career in procurement within the Department
progression is supported through the development of deep subject matter expertise over time
prior procurement experience is highly desirable, but not essential.
Desirable: Degree qualified and or Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting)
Eligibility
To be eligible for employment at the Attorney-General's Department applicants must be Australian citizens.
Applicants offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a police record check and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a specified clearance level.
The successful applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information.




Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
Notes
A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created from this process, and will be active for 18 months after the date of this gazettal.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or require any reasonable adjustments, please speak contact HR Assist at ****** or ************ (option 2).
The department is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working workplace.
We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation to apply and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible.
First Nations people can contact us to discuss options for working from Country.
Getting to know the Attorney-General's Department
The Attorney-General's Department delivers programs and policies to maintain and improve Australia's law and justice framework, and to facilitate jobs growth through policies that promote fair, productive, flexible and safe workplaces.
Through the Australian Government Solicitor, we also provide legal services to the Commonwealth, including legal advice and representation.
Our department is the central policy and coordinating element of the Attorney-General's portfolio.
Our department is structured into four groups:
Australian Government Solicitor
Justice and Communities
Integrity and Security
Enabling Services
The department operates in a diverse and complex environment to address challenging issues.
We have a highly-skilled and engaged workforce involved in policy development and implementation and program administration.
The department also has a large number of practicing lawyers, mainly within the Australian Government Solicitor Group within the department.

📌 Procurement Administration Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Attorney-General's Department
📍 Canberra