IMT Contract Governance Contract Officer

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The opportunity

• ​​​​​​Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science & Innovation Agency
• Manage IT procurement & contract governance across diverse, complex projects.
• Collaborate with senior executives, project managers, & vendors to ensure compliance

As the IMT Contract Governance Officer, you will manage IT and service procurements, overseeing contract activities across the IMT portfolio. These range from straightforward to highly complex, multi-year projects with interconnected procurement and contracting arrangements.

You will join a small, high-performing team of ICT procurement and contract management specialists, collaborating with senior executives, project managers, technology experts, legal teams, and vendors.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting stakeholders with efficient, compliant procurement and contract management strategies in line with Commonwealth Procurement Rules.

Your duties will include:

• The role involves all activities associated with the development, implementation, operation and administration of policies, systems, process and procedures that assist IMT to achieve operational consistency within Procurement and Contract Management in such a way that meets IMT, CSIRO, Government and regulatory responsibilities whilst achieving IMT goals.
• This role will be responsible for maintaining, supporting and engaging in a small but highly proficient specialised ICT Contract Governance team  
• Lead contract negotiations, contract performance, relationship measurement and dispute resolution, including competent peer liaison with internal and external legal advisers.
• The development and maintenance of comprehensive end to end supplier management documentation such as procurement and contract performance reports, processes, policy and workflow documentation, performance measuring and monitoring reports, relationship measuring and monitoring, etc.
• Post contract award administration and issues management to ensure the sustainment of ICT hardware, software and services
• The role requires experienced knowledge of Commonwealth Government procurement policy, processes and the Commonwealth Procurement Rules. 
• Conduct the preparation of requests for quotes and tenders  
• Participate in the creation and development of comprehensive documentation such as Procurement Plans, Evaluation Plans, Evaluation Reports, Memorandums and Approach to Market (ATM), document sets.
• Maintenance, compilation and generation of procurement, contract and other relevant commercial reports 

Location: Canberra preferred, Sydney, Melbourne considered 

Salary: AU$114,219 - AU$126,605 plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite 

Reference: 99382

To be considered you will need:

• Australian Government contract management and procurement experience. 
• High knowledge of procurement and contracting concepts 
• Advanced knowledge of Commonwealth Government procurement policy, processes and the Commonwealth Procurement Rules
• Desirable
• Ability to be a focal point for resolution of all procurement and contract related communication and issues between IMT business teams, Strategic Procurement, Legal and vendors. 
• The use of sound judgment, innovation and creativity applied to resolution of contract issues.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen that supports effective decision making to ensure optimal realisations of savings, benefits and risks.
• Experience in development of procurement and contract documentation. 
• Well-developed written and oral communication, liaison and teamwork skills, including the ability to work flexibly in small and medium sized teams and experience in conducting negotiations with suppliers and key stakeholders. 
• A proven record of relationship management skills.
• Robust analytical skills with high levels of attention to accuracy and detail in documentation and record keeping.
• Technical ICT experience

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens; the successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance at Negative Vetting. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

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

30 March 2023, 11:00pm AEDT