APS6 / EL1 Procurement Officer

About the role

A federal government agency undergoing significant growth, with a broad regulatory and policy mandate and accountable to Parliament as a non-corporate Commonwealth entity, is looking for an APS6/EL1 Procurement Officer for its Corporate Division. This is a 12-month non-ongoing position where you provide service and procurement guidance to line areas across the agency.

Key responsibilities

• Provide service and procurement guidance to line areas across the agency
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on procurement approaches and processes
• Support the design and establishment of procurement systems and processes for a growing agency
• Contribute to broader corporate activities as the agency scales up

Required profile

• APS6 or EL1 level experience in procurement
• Experience providing procurement guidance or advice within a corporate function
• Customer-focused approach and confidence acting as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders
• Ability to work autonomously while helping establish new systems and processes
• Australian citizenship, willingness to undergo a policy check and an active Baseline security clearance

Nice to have: experience in a central or corporate function in a Commonwealth Government environment, and a strong understanding of procurement guidelines and frameworks.

What we offer

• Salary of $129k - $139k plus 15.4% superannuation
• 12-month non-ongoing contract or section 26 transfer available
• Opportunity to join a growing agency early and help shape its culture, systems and processes
• Central function and corporate experience with real visibility
• Various locations and flexible working arrangements

To apply, use the online application link provided in the original advert; for a confidential discussion, contact the recruiter by reference number 21799.