Job APS5 - EL1 Procurement Officer, Canberra

HorizonOne Recruitment reverses traditional recruiting models so you are the focus of our recruiting efforts – we tailor our service to ensure we find you the best possible fit.

The Opportunity

HorizonOne Recruitment has a consistent flow of policy roles available in federal government. These roles range from short term contracts (3 months) to long term contracts (12 months or more), as well as permanent s26 transfer positions. It is very common for high performing contracting candidates to receive repeated extensions on their contracts or secure permanency in the APS.

With a range of positions regularly available, we are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates due to placing a large majority of or active and registered candidates.

In the current market, the majority of our government clients are looking to fill salaried non-ongoing contracts (also known as fixed term contracts). However, we still have a small number of labour hire contracts available.

Our client base is focused primarily in the ACT region and require candidates to be present in their Canberra office for at least a portion of the week, thus we are only seeking candidates located in Canberra.

The Role

The responsibilities of each position will vary, but as a Procurement Officer in government, you will be required to:

• Work with business areas to undertake their procurement and contract management activities that enhance opportunities for collaboration, supplier innovation and service delivery improvements.
• Assist in driving value for money outcomes through compliance with legislative, financial and administrative frameworks.
• Manage hands-on procurement and contract management processes from end to end.
• Maintain an understanding of the Procurement Policy Framework and other financial policies, procedures and guidelines to which the team operates.

Your Background and Experience

Given the requirements of our clients, we are looking for candidates that already have established experience in procurement and/or contract management in a government environment (Commonwealth).

To be successful as a Procurement or Contract Management Officer, you will typically have:

• An understanding of the PGPA Act and CPRs.
• The ability to prioritise work tasks effectively within a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including minutes, reports and other complex correspondence.

A strong procurement and/or contract management candidate will often have a Cert IV in Procurement and Contract Management.

To be eligible to work in federal government, you must be an Australian citizen, be willing to undergo a police check and have a Baseline security clearance.

Salary / Rate

Salaries will be dependent on the enterprise agreement of the government department/agency. An approximate salary range at each level is:

• APS5: $75k - $90k + Super
• APS6: $88 - $105k + Super
• EL1: $100k - $135k + Super
• Seeking candidates located in the ACT only as our client base is located primarily in the Canberra region

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Lisa Shakhovskaya on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 20533

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.