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The Opportunity

• Do you have qualifications or experience in Government procurement?
• Can you assist in the resolution of procurement and contractual issues?
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The Strategic Procurement section is seeking a Procurement Officer with strong procurement, stakeholder management, negotiation, and organisational skills. The position requires a Procurement Officer who has experience in undertaking a range of procurement activities and/or panel engagements, which comply with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and interconnected policies. You will be required to provide procurement expertise and assist stakeholders to plan, develop, and manage procurement arrangements to effectively meet organisational and business objectives.

CSIRO offers flexible working conditions, including a work from home equipment package, free car parking, access to on-site child care and a scheduled 2% payrise in November 2021. 

Your duties will include:

• Undertaking procurements and tender related activities in a manner that is compliant with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), including developing all procurement and tender documentation associated with complex and panel procurements.
• Assisting CSIRO business units to set and monitor supplier compliance with contract terms and conditions, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
• Working with various stakeholders and suppliers in undertaking procurement activities and contract management.
• Explaining procurement processes and requirements to those responsible that comply with the CPRs and government interconnected policies.
• Keeping up to date with procurement policy, processes and legislation and building knowledge of the business.

Location: Canberra
Salary: AU$83k - AU$94k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 2 years
Reference: 72652

To be considered you will need:

• Undertaking procurements and tender related activities in a manner that is compliant with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), including developing all procurement and tender documentation associated with complex and panel procurements.
• Assisting CSIRO business units to set and monitor supplier compliance with contract terms and conditions, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
• Working with various stakeholders and suppliers in undertaking procurement activities and contract management.
• Explaining procurement processes and requirements to those responsible that comply with the CPRs and government interconnected policies.
• Keeping up to date with procurement policy, processes and legislation and building knowledge of the business.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent.

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

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How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

Sunday 9 May 2021, 11:00pm AEDT