Procurement Advisers, Shared Services Branch - Barton, Australia - Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

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Barton, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Barton, ACT

Application Closing Date: 21-Jun-2023

Classification
APS Level 4 ($72,403 - $77,432)

APS Level 5 ($79,941 - $85,464)

Employment Type
Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period up to 12 months)

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of three years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

Flexible Work
Flexible working arrangements will be considered

The Opportunity
APS4 Procurement Adviser

The APS 4 Procurement Advisers will be able to:

Be the first point of contact for the Procurement Helpdesk including assessing and using judgement to determine client's needs and requirements, and where appropriate escalating enquires to the supervisor
Understand, respond and resolve simple procurement enquires
Provide clients with information in accordance with procurement policy
Provide administrative assistance to clients including:
Guidance for processing payments via credit card and simple contracts
Providing panels documents and SOPs to clients
First review of contract requisitions, under guidance of supervisor
Provide Finance One/Procure to Pay system assistance to clients
Assist with system testing, under guidance of supervisor
Assist the Procurement Reporting team with administrative reporting tasks
Build rapport with clients and colleagues and maintain good stakeholder relationships
Undertake activities to develop knowledge and expertise in relation to professional skills
Contribute to the development and maintenance of training and guidance material
Contribute to the delivery of projects under the direction of supervisor
Perform adhoc duties as required.

APS5 Procurement Advisers (Business Partners)

The APS 5 Procurement Advisers (Business Partners) will be able to:

Provide timely and accurate advice across the procurement life cycle, including but not limited to, supporting procurement planning, approaching the market, reviewing and assisting with the development of contract and related documentation including contract variations and contract management
Promote compliance with procurement policies and legislation, for example the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, Indigenous Procurement Policy, and the Public Governance Performance and Accountability Act
Manage client expectations and build stakeholder relationships under an account management model
Provide Finance One/Procure to Pay system assistance to clients
Be the first point of contact for the Procurement Helpdesk including assessing and using judgement to determine client's needs and requirements, and where appropriate escalating enquires to the supervisor
Review and maintain client based Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as well as SOPs relevant to the role
Manage Panel information and liaise with other departments in relation to panel arrangements
Contribute to the development and maintenance of training and guidance material
Undertake activities to develop knowledge and expertise in relation to professional skills
Develop and maintain internal and external relationships, engage and collaborate regularly with key stakeholders i.e. business areas and finance managers, in relation to ongoing and upcoming procurement activities
Perform adhoc duties as required.

APS4 Procurement Adviser

Demonstrate transferrable skills relevant to the role
Have the ability to obtain knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework
Have accountability for completion of allocated tasks and ensuring deadlines are met
Identify issues and solutions
Demonstrate good communication, interpersonal and client service skills
Contribute to setting the direction of work priorities and practices in a busy environment.

APS5 Procurement Advisers (Business Partners)

Demonstrate procurement experience and/or transferrable skills relevant to the role
Demonstrate a general understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework
Work independently with guidance as required
Provide a highlevel of client service and promote a client focused culture
Exercise good judgement, identify problems or issues and present solutions, under limited guidance
Develop and maintain positive internal and external relationships
Have sound communication and interpersonal skills
Contribute to setting the direction of work priorities and practices

Desirable

Tertiary / Vocational qualifications in Government Procurement e.g. a Certificate IV in Government Procurement

Eligibility
To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.

Security Clearance Required
Baseline Vetting (Protected)

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