Procurement and Contract Management Officer

Calleo; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Calleo is seeking a Procurement and Contract Management Officer in Australia to support ICT procurement, software licensing, cloud and vendor contracts for a federal government client. The role focuses on compliant procurement processes, contract administration, budgeting and stakeholder liaison, with emphasis on governance, reporting and delivering value within complex public sector programs.

You will prepare procurement documents, monitor milestones, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting ICT procurement and contract administration.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, compliance and governance requirements.
• Ability to manage vendor contracts and key deliverables.
• Strong administrative, reporting and financial tracking skills.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support ICT procurement and contract administration activities.
• Prepare procurement documentation, reports and approvals.
• Manage vendor records, contracts and key milestones.
• Monitor expenditure, budgets and contract commitments.
• Liaise with stakeholders and suppliers on procurement matters.
• Assist with process improvements and compliance activities.

Skills

ICT procurement

Procurement governance

Vendor management

Admin & reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Prioritisation

Job description

Procurement and Contract Management Officer

Our client is a Federal Government agency that supports Australia's health, disability and aged care systems by developing policy, funding essential services, improving outcomes, and ensuring Australians have access to quality care and support when they need it.

About the role

This role supports ICT procurement and contract management activities, including sourcing, vendor engagement, software licensing, and the administration of cloud, telecommunications, labour hire and managed service contracts. It helps ensure procurement processes and supplier arrangements are managed efficiently and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

Duties

• Support ICT procurement and contract administration activities.
• Prepare procurement documentation, reports and approvals.
• Manage vendor records, contracts and key milestones.
• Monitor expenditure, budgets and contract commitments.
• Liaise with stakeholders and suppliers on procurement matters.
• Assist with process improvements and compliance activities.

Skills & experience

• Experience supporting ICT procurement and contract administration activities.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, compliance and governance requirements.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships, contracts and key deliverables.
• Strong administrative, reporting and financial tracking skills.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Due to the nature of this role, this position is open to Australian Citizens only are able to obtain and hold a Baseline Security Clearance.

Calleo is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.