The Opportunity

• Do you have experience in contract management or procurement?
• Do you have a strong customer focus, excellent communication abilities and interpersonal skills?
• Join CSIRO Finance and make a difference!

CSIRO Finance is seeking a motivated Procurement Officer to join the National Facilities, Collections and Business and Infrastructure (NFCBIS) team within the Strategic Procurement section. As the Procurement Officer, you will undertake a range of complex procurements and associated procurement activities.

In this diverse role, you will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a strong customer focus which will be augmented by your working knowledge of government procurement policies and how they apply to a Corporate Commonwealth Entity.

Your duties will include

• Procurement activities including undertaking complex procurement activities in a manner which is compliant with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
• Contract development/management including assisting CSIRO business units to set and monitor supplier's compliance with contract terms and conditions, deliverables and reporting requirements.
• Relationship management including ensuring risks and issues are escalated to the appropriate delegate in a timely manner.
• Contract management and reporting including assisting with the management of panel procurements in order to provide additional capacity to meet periods of high workload demand

Location: Canberra (Black Mountain) ACT
Salary: AU$62k - AU$79k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 61338

To be successful you will need

• Relevant qualifications in procurement, government or administration and/or relevant work experience in supporting government policy and procedures.
• Experience in procurement and/or contract management.
• A history of identifying improvements to current processes, coupled with the ability to communicate alternative and improved practices to key stakeholders to support CSIRO's position as a Commonwealth Agency.
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• A history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative environment including the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• To consent to a National Police Check if your application is successful.

For details about who to contact and for more information please view the Position Description

We’re working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure all our people feel supported to do their best work and empowered to let their ideas flourish.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

About CSIRO

At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment. 

Apply Online

To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.

Applications Close

8th May 2019