Job Details
  • ReferenceBH-145063
  • LocationCanberra
  • SalaryCompetitive
  • Job TypeFull Time
  • Posted22 days ago
  • ConsultantJess Kaur
As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage a Procurement and Contracts Specialist on a contract for 12 months with 1x12 months extension option.

Position Overview

Duties & Responsibilities:

The role will be responsible for, but not limited to:
  • Exercise established commercial acumen to effectively expertly and proactively Manage, and establish ICT and other contracts
  • Draft procedural, governance and procurement documentation (with minimal direction)
  • Provide advice and guidance on procurement and contract management to internal stakeholders in line with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and all relevant additional procurement related policies and legislation
  • Perform quality assurance on procedural, governance and procurement documentation
  • Provide analysis and judgement on complex issues and make significant contributions to the preparation, evaluation and finalisation of procurement processes undertaken by the Program
  • Coordinate and facilitate procurement related meetings and workshops, including but not limited to industry briefings and evaluation sessions
  • Coordinate and administer procurement related correspondence
  • Develop and administer procurement and contract management risk assessments
  • Develop effective and collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders, building understanding and commitment to support the successful delivery of the program
  • Provide advice and guidance on procurement and contract management to internal stakeholders
  • Communicate using professional judgement, evaluating risks in the context of a complex and changing environment
  • Develop and administer contract management plans
  • General contract management responsibilities
Capacity:

Mandatory
  • Comprehensive experience with and understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and all relevant additional procurement related policies and legislation.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting complex end-to-end procurement approaches
  • Demonstrated experience drafting complex procurement documentation including but not limited to:
  1. RFT documentation- head documents, statements of requirement and complex response schedules.
  2. Draft commercial arrangements.
  • Demonstrated experience successfully administered contracts
  • Knowledge and experience in successfully managing risk, including the development of comprehensive risk assessments
  • Demonstrated experience in delivering positive results with time restraints and competing priorities
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively and navigate complex stakeholder relationships
  • Demonstrated personal drive and integrity whilst achieving results within legislative and budget parameters.
  • Exercise established commercial acumen to effectively expertly and proactively Manage, and establish contracts
Desirable
  • Relevant qualifications and / or industry certification. For example, Diploma of Government and/or Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting) or equivalent.
Mandatory Requirements:
  • Successful applicants must be able to obtain Baseline Clearance.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively, you can call Sharrane Martin on 02 6268 9726 or email Sharrane.Martin@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.