Procurement Officer

Seeking a Procurement Officer with 4 years experience using SAP or similar related financial systems working in Government Procurement.

The Department has a requirement for APS5/6 equivalent Procurement officer

The task will include (but not limited to):

• Monitoring and managing procurement activities including providing advice and support for labour hire procurement.
• Assist in the preparation of procurement approval documentation including Approvals to Approach the Market, Evaluation Outcomes, Approvals to commit funds and enter into Arrangements.
• Strong knowledge in administering tender documentation through Aus Tender.
• Corporate document management and filing.
• Mailbox management.
• Responsible 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.
• Creating and managing supplier contracts and purchase orders within SAP ensuring compliance with finance policy.
• Maintaining contractor access to time sheeting portal and end of month processing.
• Manage work in Our Security and ensure timely and accurate records are held in Our Security database.
•  Problem-solving contract-related issues.
• Administer contracts, outline agreements and purchase orders in SAP.
• Provide policy advice in relation to compliance with relevant Australian Government legislation, rules and policies relating to contract management and procurement activities.
• Preparation and ongoing management of Government contracts.
• Enter, reconcile and maintain invoice and payment records in SAP.
• Undertake financial administration and reporting.
• All tasks are to be performed with minimal direction and will require a high level of initiative to achieve the required outcomes.
• Other duties as required.

Capabilities Skills and Experience

• Four years' experience working within Government Procurement.
• Thorough understanding of the PGPA Act for complex procurements.
• Contract management experience, with knowledge of CCS.
• Experience providing oversight of public sector procurement activities.
• Ability to undertake analysis of suppliers, markets, products and service categories to inform procurement planning.
• Assist in the administration of tender evaluation reports for consideration and approval.
• Ability to assist in the oversight of contracts administration activities and monitoring of contract management plans.
• Experience using SAP or similar related financial systems.

Contract: 12 Month Contract with 1 x 12 months extension option

Security Required:  NV1 Security Clearance required 

Location  - Canberra, Hybrid

How to Apply - Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks

Closing date: Sunday 10 September 2026

Call Joanne Finchett on 0480 002454 or email Joanne@whizdom.com.au for any further information