Prequalification Officer | Full-time Temporary

ACT Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government is seeking a Prequalification Officer to support the administration of construction industry prequalification schemes in Canberra. The role involves liaising with industry representatives, contractors and government stakeholders to ensure integrity and effective operation of prequalification processes.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with databases and spreadsheets.
• Understanding of financial statements, procurement, contracting or management systems is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assess prequalification applications and make recommendations in line with ACT Government requirements.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants and government stakeholders to provide advice on prequalification matters.
• Coordinate financial, insurance and management system assessments and follow up outstanding information.
• Maintain accurate records and databases to support the administration of ACT and National Prequalification Schemes.
• Prepare correspondence, certificates, reports and briefing material.
• Contribute to a small team that delivers consistent, timely and customer-focused services.
• Analyse information, manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgement when resolving issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Prequalification Officer

Full-time Temporary

Details: Are you a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills?

The Prequalification Team is seeking a motivated and organised officer to assist with the administration of the ACT Government's construction industry prequalification schemes. This role provides an opportunity to work closely with industry representatives, contractors and government stakeholders while contributing to the integrity and effective operation of prequalification processes.

In this role you will:

• Assess prequalification applications and make recommendations in line with ACT Government requirements.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants and government stakeholders to provide advice on prequalification matters.
• Coordinate financial, insurance and management system assessments and follow up outstanding information.
• Maintain accurate records and databases to support the administration of ACT and National Prequalification Schemes.
• Prepare correspondence, certificates, reports and briefing material.
• Contribute to a small team that delivers consistent, timely and customer-focused services.
• Analyse information, manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgement when resolving issues.

This opportunity would suit someone with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. Experience working with databases and spreadsheets, as well as an understanding of financial statements, procurement, contracting or management systems, will be highly regarded.

For further information, please refer to the attached Position Description.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from Immediately until 24 December 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months.Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

Applicants should note that aJoint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .

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Note

This is a temporary position available from Immediately until 24 December 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months.