• APS 4 - $74,882 - $81,521 per annum plus superannuation
• Finance (CFO) Division
• Adelaide, SA,Brisbane, QLD,Canberra, ACT,Darwin, NT,Hobart, TAS,Kingston, TAS,Melbourne, VIC,Perth, WA,Sydney, NSW

We are seeking to recruit a range of highly motivated, professionally curious individuals who are interested in a career in procurement.

While this role supports the AAD which is located in Hobart, TAS, this recruitment activity may be used to support other divisions within the department.

Who we are
DCCEEW's vision is an Australia that is prosperous because it is sustainable, with community and Country at the heart of our actions. We aim big because we have an important role to play in Australia’s future. By joining DCCEEW you will be part of delivering our key outcomes:

• Take a leadership role in responding to climate change, within Australia and internationally.
• Supporting the transition of Australia’s economy to net zero emissions by 2050.
• Protecting our environment, heritage and water.
• Advance Australia’s environmental, scientific, strategic and economic interests in the Antarctic region.

All our staff contribute to the delivery of these outcomes for Australia through the collective work that we do. The Finance Division supports the department to be efficient, effective, and financially sustainable through our business partnerships, the Finance Service Charter and our specialist centres of excellence. The division provides financial and management advice and support to the department, the offices of the minister and assistant ministers and to industry stakeholders. The division delivers on business objectives through the provision of high-quality customer service, advice and support and a nationally consistent approach to business, with consideration to the government’s tight fiscal environment, its significant reform agenda and the department’s imperative to maintain financial sustainability.

The Financial Management Branch is responsible for the ongoing financial management and performance of DCCEEW. It supports business areas to manage their budget and finances effectively through timely and accurate advice and analysis to assist the department in making decisions. The branch provides strategic expert financial advice and delivers financial support across the department through a network of finance managers, delivers systems and change support, prepares financial statements, undertakes assets management and ensures taxation compliance.

The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) Procurement Unit sits within the Procurement and Capital Management Team. They support the division in undertaking large and complex procurement processes and work cohesively with the department’s central procurement unit that maintains the overall procurement policy framework. The Procurement Unit is also responsible for developing fit for purpose procurement procedures and the provision of quality and timely advice regarding procurement and contract management of a wide range of goods and services conducted in support of Australia's Antarctic Program.

The Job
Key duties may include:

• Assisting with a range of procurement activities including ensuring they are planned and undertaken in line with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
• Working with the team and key stakeholders to plan and deliver the procurement deliverables.
• Assisting in the guidance, training and support to help line areas work with and through procurement processes.
• Assisting with the evaluation of incoming project proposals and procurement activities.
• Taking initiative to progress work to meet stakeholder expectations and requirements.
• Gaining an understanding of procurement and its broader impacts and implications.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders (including suppliers) on procurement activities.

What we are looking for
Knowledge and experience
We are looking for individuals who:

• Have strong communication skills, including the ability to tailor their communication style and negotiate with confidence.
• Are analytical thinkers who love solving problems.
• Can proactively build and sustain productive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Enjoy working in a diverse and cohesive integrated team focused on delivering quality outcomes.

Skills and capabilities

• Experience in a client engagement and/or a customer service environment.
• An inquisitive, collaborate and analytic approach to troubleshooting and problem solving. While experience in procurement may be beneficial, we are looking for individuals with the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

We are committed to your career development and have developed training pathways to support your onboarding and professional development.

Desirable experience

• Experience in procurement in Government.

Eligibility
Citizenship - To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.

Security Clearance - This position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Pre-employment Check - Your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period of 6 months.

For additional information, please read the Job Description below.

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