Procurement Officer

Sydney CBD – Hybrid flexibilityImmediate start 12-month contract with view to further extension$63.04 - $71.11 per hour + superOur Federal Government Client is an independent agency that promotes efficiency and increased transparency in the delivery and funding of public health and aged care services across Australia.The Office of the CEO is responsible for providing corporate and secretariat services to the agency.

The branch's responsibilities include finance, procurement, secretariat, compliance and administrative corporate services.The Role : The Procurement Officer supports the Procurement Manager, CFO and Finance in providing advice and support across the branch for procurement activities.Responsibilities will include but are not limited to : Provide advice and support to staff regarding procurement activities, in accordance with the Australian Government's procurement policy framework and organisation's Accountability InstructionsProvide procurement and / or probity advice in support of the development of requests for quotes and contractsUndertake regulatory reportingDevelop and update procurement templates, policies and guidance as requiredParticipate in Quote and / or Tender Evaluation Committees as neededAssist with financial duties as requiredAssist in preparing monthly finance reportsAs required, provide Probity Advice on procurementProvide training and support in SAP ESSThe successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following : Demonstrated understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework, specifically the PGPA Act and Commonwealth Procurement Rules in relation to a Prescribed Corporate Entity.Demonstrated high level organisational skills including time management, prioritising tasks to meet competing deadlines and the capacity to achieve objectives with minimal supervision within a team environmentDemonstrated ability to use a Financial Management Information System g. SAP or similar software to accurately process purchasing and financial transactionsProficiency in the use of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel and, familiarity with electronic document records management systems such as TRIM or equivalentHighly developed attention to detail, strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to liaise with a diverse workforceSound judgementThe ability to effectively negotiate outcomes and problemA demonstrated understanding of Probity principles in procurement.Demonstrated understanding of TRIM or similar record keeping softwareTo Apply : To be eligible it is essential that applicants holdAustralian Citizenship and have the ability to obtain and maintain a national police check.If you are interested in this role, please do APPLY NOW with your resume and expression of interest in MS Word format or call Karen on 02 9200 3677 for more information.Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

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