Job Description

Seeking a Senior Procurement and Contract Officer with experience in strategic or complex procurement initiatives within the public or private sector.

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Reporting to the Assistant Director Procurement and Contracts, and in line with strategic objectives, the Senior Procurement and Contract Officer has the following key responsibilities:

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- The provision of timely and accurate advice on minor and simple procurement and contract matters
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- Leading strategic and/or complex procurement matters in collaboration with subject matter experts
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- drafting and/or reviewing complex procurement documentation including procurement plans, request for tenders, evaluation plans, risk assessments, negotiation strategies and contractual documents
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- supporting and contributing to the achievement of business and process improvement projects
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- support for other related tasks, including but not limited to, reporting, governance and assurance, administration (i.e., group mailbox management, tender publication, helpdesk/phone line attendance etc) and training to achieve the objectives of the Procurement and Contract Management Team
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- interpreting and applying policies and processes and take a flexible approach to provide practical solutions to the business and be a team player who actively shares ideas and supports others for the success of the team.
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- Establish and maintain procurement and contract details in relevant systems.
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Mandatory Requirements

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- Formal Qualifications and/or extensive knowledge and experience in procurement and contracting
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- Practical experience in strategic and/or complex procurement initiatives within the public and/or private sector
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- Ability to work autonomously under limited direction to deliver quality and advice with competing priorities and deadlines
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- Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft suit of products, including creating and maintaining spread sheets and various internal data bases. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn recent systems.
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Desirable Requirements

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- In depth knowledge of the Australian Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Framework (or industry equivalents)
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- Previous experience using Technology One Procure to Pay
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Contract

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6 Month Contract with 1 x 6 months extension option

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Security Required

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Baseline Security Clearance required

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Location -

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Canberra

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Closing date

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Sunday 20 September 2026 by 9am

📌 Senior Procurement and Contract Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Whizdom
📍 Canberra