Location: Parkes, ACT 2600
Security clearance required: Baseline
Contract : S26 Transfer/ Non Ongoing Full time
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced ICT Procurement Officer (APS6 equivalent) to join a high-performing Finance and Procurement team within a Federal Government environment.
This role sits within a central corporate function responsible for ensuring the efficient, effective, and ethical management of organisational resources, aligned with Commonwealth legislative and policy frameworks.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality procurement services, with a strong focus on ICT procurement, while ensuring compliance with relevant financial and procurement regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide accurate, timely procurement advice in line with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and PGPA Act
- Partner with internal stakeholders to identify procurement needs and support early engagement and planning
- Support delivery of procurement activities that ensure value for money and proper use of resources
- Act as a procurement subject matter expert, particularly across ICT procurement activities
- Maintain procurement records and systems including TechOne and BuyICT
- Manage AusTender processes, including approaches to market, panel arrangements and reporting
- Develop and maintain clear, user-friendly procurement documentation and guidance
- Support contract management and supplier relationships, ensuring compliance and reporting obligations are met
- Promote best practice procurement, compliance, and governance standards
- Contribute to a positive team culture aligned with organisational values and diversity principles
- Demonstrated experience in government procurement, ideally within ICT
- Strong understanding of Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and PGPA requirements
- Ability to provide clear and practical advice to stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and documentation skills
- Experience working with systems such as TechOne, AusTender and BuyICT
- Please note all applicants must be an Australian Citizen and hold a current baseline clearance.
- Certificate IV or Diploma in Government Procurement and Contracting (or working towards)
- Formal training in Commonwealth procurement compliance frameworks
How to Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively you can contact Aparna Garg - Aparna.Garg@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
