The Assistant Director, Contracts and Commercial Advisor provides strategic and practical commercial support across procurements, contract development, risk assessment, negotiations and contract management for low to medium risk procurements. This role also includes the development and delivery of procurement, contract management and insourcing training materials across City and Workplace Directorate (CED) to uplift capability, alongside advisory services.

Eligibility/Other requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in Law – Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (or equivalent) highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience in procurement and contract management in the ACT Government context;
Demonstrated experience in providing commercial and/or legal advice in a contractual and procurement context, preferably within the ACT Government;
Relevant procurement qualifications (e.g. Certificate IV in Procurement or Advanced Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting)) or commensurate experience as highly desirable.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

How to apply:




Provide a written response addressing the selection criteria of no more than two pages
Attach curriculum vitae
Two referee reports including one from current manager/supervisor
Include copies of relevant qualifications

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the productive administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

📌 Assistant Director, Contracts And Commercial Advisor Full Time Temporary With A Possibility Of Permanency Australian Capital Territory
🏢 Act Government
📍 Australian Capital Territory