Strategic ICT Contracts & Procurement Officer

Department of Education and Training of Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education and Training of Australia is seeking an ICT Procurement & Contracts Officer to independently enable ICT procurement and contract management decisions.

Duties include delivering BAU procurement functions, drafting artefacts, supporting evaluations, providing probity advice, and ensuring CPR compliance. Weekly reporting and governance documentation are also required as part of the role, based in Canberra, ACT.

Qualifications

• Australian citizen as required by the Public Service Act 1999.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Ability to work in Canberra, ACT.

Responsibilities

• Delivering day-to-day BAU ICT procurement and contract management functions, including drafting procurement artefacts (contracts, statements of requirements, procurement plans, evaluation reports).
• Participating and supporting evaluation activities and providing impartial procurement and probity advice.
• Ensuring activities are compliant with the CPRs, legislations, internal rules and best practice.
• Reporting weekly and ad hoc on CPT's and ICT Division's activities.
• Coordinating and maintaining governance records for critical procurement outcomes and supplier performance.
• Managing the APS5 role and supporting their development and team contribution.
• Managing procurement and contract queries and escalating issues.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Job description

The Department of Education and Training of Australia is seeking an ICT Procurement & Contracts Officer to independently enable ICT procurement and contract management decisions.

Duties include delivering BAU procurement functions, drafting artefacts, supporting evaluations, providing probity advice, and ensuring CPR compliance. Weekly reporting and governance documentation are also required as part of the role, based in Canberra, ACT.