Procurement Manager | Full-time Temporary

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Temporary contract

Job summary

Roads ACT is seeking a motivated procurement professional to lead a range of procurement activities and collaborate with stakeholders across Roads ACT. You will contribute to the delivery of infrastructure maintenance and improvement programs that shape Canberra's road and transport networks.

The role welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds with experience in procurement, contract management, project delivery, infrastructure, engineering, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant professional qualification in Engineering, Architecture or Project Management or accreditation with a professional body recognised within Australia.
• Hold a relevant building degree.
• Have significant building or Infrastructure knowledge and/or project and contract management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a variety of procurement activities for Roads ACT.
• Work with stakeholders across Roads ACT to deliver outcomes for the community.
• Contribute to the delivery of infrastructure maintenance and improvement programs.
• Navigate procurement processes and frameworks with probity considerations.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Project delivery

Stakeholder collaboration

Infrastructure knowledge

Education

Engineering qualification

Architecture qualification

Project management accreditation

Building degree

Job description

Details: Join Roads ACT and help shape the future of Canberra's road and transport infrastructure. We are looking for a motivated procurement professional who enjoys working collaboratively to deliver meaningful outcomes for the community. In this role, you will lead a variety of procurement activities, work with stakeholders across Roads ACT, and contribute to the successful delivery of infrastructure maintenance and improvement programs.

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds who can demonstrate experience in procurement, contract management, project delivery, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or related fields. If you have experience managing complex projects, working with contracts, or navigating procurement processes, we would love to hear from you. Knowledge of procurement frameworks and probity principles will be beneficial, and support will be provided to help you succeed in the role.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on diverse and high-profile projects, develop strong stakeholder relationships, and make a tangible contribution to the services and infrastructure that support Canberra's growing community.

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.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

• Hold a relevant professional qualification in Engineering, Architecture or Project Management or accreditation with a professional body recognised within Australia; or
• Hold a relevant building degree; or
• Have significant building or Infrastructure knowledge and/or project and contract management experience.
• Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
• Driver’s licence (C Class) is essential.
• Knowledge/interest in Roads ACT’s functions is desirable.
• Qualification in procurement/project management/contract management is essential.
• Demonstrated infrastructure procurement experience is essential.
• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering and/or related technical disciplines is desirable.
• Relevant infrastructure related industry experience is highly desirable.
• This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
• This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times

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 immediately for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.