Procurement Officer

Job Description

Seeking a Procurement Officer with 4 years experience using SAP or similar related financial systems working in Government Procurement.

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The Department has a requirement for APS5/6 equivalent Procurement officer.

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The task will include (but not limited to):

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• Monitoring and managing procurement activities including providing advice and support for labour hire procurement.
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• Assist in the preparation of procurement approval documentation including Approvals to Approach the Market, Evaluation Outcomes, Approvals to commit funds and enter into Arrangements.
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• Strong knowledge in administering tender documentation through Aus Tender.
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• Corporate document management and filing.
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• Mailbox management.
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• Responsible for managing a range of contracts, maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers.
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• Monitoring contracts and managing extension or renewal of contracts and contract close-out.
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• Creating and managing supplier contracts and purchase orders within SAP ensuring compliance with finance policy.
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• Maintaining contractor access to time sheeting portal and end of month processing.
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• Manage work in Our Security and ensure timely and accurate records are held in Our Security database.
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• Problem-solving contract-related issues.
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• Administer contracts, outline agreements and purchase orders in SAP.
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• Provide policy advice in relation to compliance with relevant Australian Government legislation, rules and policies relating to contract management and procurement activities.
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• Preparation and ongoing management of Government contracts.
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• Enter, reconcile and maintain invoice and payment records in SAP.
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• Undertake financial administration and reporting.
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• All tasks are to be performed with minimal direction and will require a high level of initiative to achieve the required outcomes.
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• Other duties as required.
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Capabilities Skills and Experience

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• Four years' experience working within Government Procurement.
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• Thorough understanding of the PGPA Act for complex procurements.
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• Contract management experience, with knowledge of CCS.
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• Experience providing oversight of public sector procurement activities.
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• Ability to undertake analysis of suppliers, markets, products and service categories to inform procurement planning.
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• Assist in the administration of tender evaluation reports for consideration and approval.
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• Ability to assist in the oversight of contracts administration activities and monitoring of contract management plans.
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• Experience using SAP or similar related financial systems.
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Contract:

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12 Month Contract with 1 x 12 months extension option

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Security Required:

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NV1 Security Clearance required

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Location -

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Canberra, Hybrid

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Closing date:

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Sunday 10 September 2026