Procurement Officer

Australian Taxation Office; Albury City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Taxation Office in NSW is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join the Procurement and Leasing branch. You will support sourcing, acquiring goods, services and leases for the ATO, develop procurement strategies, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with Commonwealth procurement policies.

You will advise stakeholders on procurement activities, review planning and tender documentation, support market research and contract negotiations, manage procurement systems, and

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Procurement Officer to join our Procurement and Leasing branch.

As a Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the sourcing and acquiring of goods and services and leases for the ATO. You may develop procurement strategies, negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with regulations and policies. Your role will be crucial for achieving cost-effective and timely procurement outcomes while maintaining quality standards and supporting broader agency goals. The role provides the opportunity to work with business partners, influence key decisions and assist to produce exceptional outcomes for the community in the spending of public monies.

You will act as a trusted advisor to a range of stakeholders, leveraging your comprehensive knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework to guide them through complex procurement protocols. You’ll take the lead in providing specialist advice to stakeholders on procurement activities, including reviewing planning and tender documentation, supporting market research and contract negotiations and the management of procurement related systems. You’ll support branch projects, provide probity and contract management advice, support internal capability uplift, and conduct data analysis to identify procurement trends and escalate risks. Additionally, you’ll contribute to innovation and continuous quality improvement initiatives in the branch.

These roles may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis in Adelaide, Albury, Brisbane CBD, Canberra, Melbourne CBD, Sydney CBD or Upper Mount Gravatt.

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We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the selection process.