APS5/6 Contract Officer

Location Canberra
Discipline Government
Job reference 164150
Salary Negotiable

We are actively engaged with our Federal Government client in Canberra who are looking for APS5/6 level Contract Officer to commence a initial 12 months contract with 2x 12 months extension

Australian citizens with minimum Baseline security clearance are eligible to apply

Role and Responsibilities:

You will manage issues regarding contracts and arrangements with stakeholders and partner government agencies.
You will work under limited direction on a wide range of matters, which involve areas of law, procurement and finance which require an enabling approach of sound judgement, pragmatism and astute risk management.

  • Responsibility for managing a range of contracts, maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers
  • Monitoring contracts and managing extension or renewal of contracts and contract close-out
  • Provision of high-level advice, support and review in relation to contract management activities ranging from simple to complex contracts
  • Undertaking the preparation of approval documentation including: Approval to Approach the Market, Evaluation Outcomes, Approval to Commit funds and enter into Arrangements; Contracts and Work Orders
  • Preparation and ongoing management of Government contracts, simple and complex
  • Preparation and ongoing management of Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs)
  • Provision of policy advice in relation to compliance with relevant Australian Government legislation, rules and policies relating to contract management and procurement activities
  • Prepare and support the timely and accurate reporting of financial and delivery performance
  • Stakeholder management and engagement
  • Risk assessment and issue management.
  • Certificate IV in Government Procurement or qualifications in business/law would be an advantage.

Karun Sharma

Account Manager - Public Sector

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