Procurement Officer

Whizdom; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizdom is seeking a Procurement Officer with four years of experience in Government Procurement, skilled in SAP and related financial systems. The role targets APS5/6 equivalent responsibilities in a Canberra government context, with a hybrid work arrangement.

You will monitor procurement activities, prepare approval documentation, manage contracts and supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with the PGPA Act and government policies. NV1 clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Four years' experience working within Government Procurement.
• Thorough understanding of the PGPA Act for complex procurements.
• Contract management experience, with knowledge of CCS.
• Experience providing oversight of public sector procurement activities.
• Ability to undertake analysis of suppliers, markets, products and service categories to inform procurement planning.
• Assist in the administration of tender evaluation reports for consideration and approval.
• Ability to assist in the oversight of contracts administration activities and monitoring of contract management plans.
• Experience using SAP or similar related financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and managing procurement activities including providing advice and support for labour hire procurement.
• Assist in the preparation of procurement approval documentation including Approvals to Approach the Market, Evaluation Outcomes, Approvals to commit funds and enter into Arrangements.
• Strong knowledge in administering tender documentation through Aus Tender.
• Contract management and supplier relationship maintenance.
• Monitoring contracts and managing extension or renewal of contracts and contract close-out.
• Creating and managing supplier contracts and purchase orders within SAP.
• Enter, reconcile and maintain invoice and payment records in SAP.

Skills

Procurement experience

Government procurement

Contract management

SAP knowledge

Policy/compliance understanding

Analytical skills

Tools

SAP

AusTender

Our Security

Job description

Seeking a Procurement Officer with 4 years experience using SAP or similar related financial systems working in Government Procurement.

The Department has a requirement for APS5/6 equivalent Procurement officer.

The task will include (but not limited to):

• Monitoring and managing procurement activities including providing advice and support for labour hire procurement.
• Assist in the preparation of procurement approval documentation including Approvals to Approach the Market, Evaluation Outcomes, Approvals to commit funds and enter into Arrangements.
• Strong knowledge in administering tender documentation through Aus Tender.
• Corporate document management and filing.
• Mailbox management.
• Responsible for managing a range of contracts, maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Monitoring contracts and managing extension or renewal of contracts and contract close-out.
• Creating and managing supplier contracts and purchase orders within SAP ensuring compliance with finance policy.
• Maintaining contractor access to time sheeting portal and end of month processing.
• Manage work in Our Security and ensure timely and accurate records are held in Our Security database.
• Problem-solving contract-related issues.
• Administer contracts, outline agreements and purchase orders in SAP.
• Provide policy advice in relation to compliance with relevant Australian Government legislation, rules and policies relating to contract management and procurement activities.
• Preparation and ongoing management of Government contracts.
• Enter, reconcile and maintain invoice and payment records in SAP.
• Undertake financial administration and reporting.
• All tasks are to be performed with minimal direction and will require a high level of initiative to achieve the required outcomes.
• Other duties as required.

Capabilities Skills and Experience

• Four years' experience working within Government Procurement.
• Thorough understanding of the PGPA Act for complex procurements.
• Contract management experience, with knowledge of CCS.
• Experience providing oversight of public sector procurement activities.
• Ability to undertake analysis of suppliers, markets, products and service categories to inform procurement planning.
• Assist in the administration of tender evaluation reports for consideration and approval.
• Ability to assist in the oversight of contracts administration activities and monitoring of contract management plans.
• Experience using SAP or similar related financial systems.

Contract:

12 Month Contract with 1 x 12 months extension option

Security Required:

NV1 Security Clearance required

Location -

Canberra, Hybrid

Closing date:

Sunday 10 September 2026