This is a full-time Procurement and Contracts Officer role, offering the opportunity to make an immediate and sustained contribution within Procurement and Contract Management Team. The Procurement and Contracts Officer position supports the ongoing delivery of procurement outcomes across IP Australia and is suited to candidates who are ready to step into a role with clear accountability, continuity of work, and the ability to make a meaningful impact from the outset.
We are seeking an experienced Procurement and Contracts Officer to support procurement and contract activities within IP Australia. In this role, you will contribute to the planning, coordination, and management of procurement processes to further support organisational priorities.
In this role as Procurement and Contracts Officer, responsibilities include:
- Manage procurement activities in accordance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and IP Australia’s procurement policies
- Support the agency to plan procurements and coordinate market approaches, including requests for quote and tender processes
- Support evaluation activities and prepare procurement recommendations
- Establish and administer contracts in line with legislative and policy requirements
- Provide procurement and contract advice to internal stakeholders
- Manage contract administration activities across the contract lifecycle
- Monitor procurement activities to ensure compliance, governance and value for money outcomes
- Contribute to reporting and procurement governance requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve performance, processes and systems
- Work with a level of independence and may assist with guiding or mentoring team members.
