National Procurement & Contracts Lead

Australian Department of Veterans' Affairs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Department of Veterans of Affairs in Canberra is seeking a Senior Project Officer to provide specialist procurement, contracting and administration support. You will liaise with DVA staff, ex-Service organisations, veterans and families, cemetery authorities, and local and state bodies; manage contract reporting, financial analysis, asset registers and compliance with procurement frameworks.

The role supports OAWG operations and national office activities, delivering advisory

Qualifications

• Provide procurement, contract and administration advice to depots and national office.
• Liaise with Department staff, ex-Service organisations, veterans and families, cemetery authorities, local and State authorities, and funeral providers on OAWG matters.
• Represent the Commonwealth as an official at international and national fora and understand military commemorative services.
• Possess a Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting and/or transferable experience.
• Undertake procurement activities and manage contracts for works, services and goods as part of projects or National Office support.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement, contract and administration advice to depots and national office.
• Liaise with DVA staff, ex-Service organisations, veterans and families, cemetery authorities, local and State authorities, and funeral providers on OAWG matters.
• Represent the Commonwealth at national and international fora and understand military commemorative services.
• Undertake procurement and contract activities and manage related financial reporting.
• Maintain asset registers and generate insurance and management reports.
• Provide guidance on compliance with procurement policies and frameworks.
• Coordinate financial management, analysis and reporting for OAWG War Graves Operations.

Skills

Procurement

Contracting

Administration

Liaison

Financial reporting

Education

Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting

Tools

WGS information system

Job description

The Australian Department of Veterans of Affairs in Canberra is seeking a Senior Project Officer to provide specialist procurement, contracting and administration support. You will liaise with DVA staff, ex-Service organisations, veterans and families, cemetery authorities, and local and state bodies; manage contract reporting, financial analysis, asset registers and compliance with procurement frameworks.

The role supports OAWG operations and national office activities, delivering advisory