Procurement Officer | Full-time Permanent

Closes: 30 January

Classification: Administrative Service Officer Class 6
Salary: $99,654 – $113,315 plus superannuation
Position No: , several
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 December
Contact Officer: Joshua Rae on or

Details:  The Sourcing, Advice and Supply (SAS) team within Procurement ACT is looking for enthusiastic and capable applicants to fill a number of Procurement Officer positions within the team.

In addition to generalist public sector procurement skills, we are looking to develop our staffs capability across a range of general areas, such as strategic and analytical thinking, teamwork, project management, communication, negotiation, written and representational skills. We are continually updating and improving our systems, knowledge, and processes, and want staff who can adapt and work with others in a dynamic environment.

The successful applicants will be self-motivated, responsive, show initiative, have sound judgement, professional resilience, and personal drive. We are looking for applicants that can think on their feet and work effectively under pressure and within time deadlines to deliver high-quality advice and outcomes that align with Territory strategic goals.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:  Relevant tertiary qualifications of interest include a Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting) or a Certificate VI Advanced Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting); or the ability to obtain certification based on prior experience; or tertiary qualifications in law, commerce, business administration or the equivalent or evidence of study would be an advantage.

Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
This position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. 
Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.

How to Apply:  Please submit a maximum three-page written submission responding to the selection criteria. Applicants should also submit a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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