Total 2 job vacancies by Orlena Prosser

$118,176 to $134,426 + 15.4% Super Location : Canberra (ACT) Engagement : s26 transfer at level or Non-Ongoing Eligibility : You will already be permanent in the APS or merit listed at the EL1 level Anticipated Start Date : ASAP Your new company Our client plays a crucial role in strengthening communities and regions by promoting local economic growth and implementing effective governance across Australia's external territories. Your new role
The team you will work on specialises in delivering infrastructure projects related to Australia's external territories, including Christmas Island, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (part of the Indian Ocean Territories or IOT), Norfolk Island, and the Jervis Bay Territory on the mainland. As the Procurement Project Director, you will manage major projects and complex contracts across these territories, ensuring efficient performance management and recruitment.

Key Responsibilities
As the Procurement Project Director, you will:

Manage contractors and consultants for project management, design, procurement, and construction services related to infrastructure projects.
Oversee complex construction and consultant contracts, often working remotely.
Ensure project and service delivery aligns with asset management systems, project governance, and the capital works program.
Proactively manage program and project schedules, quality, risks, and key performance indicators.
Monitor client and stakeholder satisfaction, resolving issues within tight timeframes.
Collaborate with other Commonwealth agencies, consultants, and contractors.
Take responsibility for meeting objectives and monitoring progress against milestones.

Other core duties include:

Liaising with staff and senior executives across relevant branches and divisions.
Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across different territories.
Preparing and coordinating New Policy Proposals, complex procurement, and contract management.
Providing financial reporting and administrative support.
Supporting and developing junior staff.

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

Strong asset, procurement, project, and contract management skills.
Adaptability and the ability to make sound judgements in diverse scenarios.
Previous experience in a similar role within a Federal Government context.
Demonstrated experience in contract and construction project management.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

What you'll need to succeed

The ability to work well with team members and manage teams effectively.
Initiative and judgement in running projects.
Autonomy and accuracy in work.
Strong administration skills and attention to detail.
Energetic, enthusiastic, and keen attitude.
The ability to work at a high tempo and complete tasks on short notice.
Understanding of security requirements for working in a Commonwealth Department.
Proven experience in program management, contract management, or project planning.
Organisational skills to plan and manage workload effectively.
Leadership abilities to support a team in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in risk identification and mitigation on large-scale construction projects.
Willingness to travel to Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Norfolk Island, and Jervis Bay Territory.

Open to New Opportunities? Let's Connect! If this role isn't an exact fit, but you're actively seeking your next career move, I invite you to reach out for a confidential discussion. As a recruitment consultant specialising in procurement, I'm here to assist you. Contact me directly: Phone: +61 2 6112 7639 Email: [email protected] Warmly, Orlena Prosser Recruitment Consultant Hays Procurement Please click here to apply.

$138,490 to $163,963 + 15.4% Super p.a. S26 Transfer or Non-Ongoing Salary Your new company Our client is responsible for national health services and systems, with a focus on engagement, innovation, clinical quality, and safety. Y our new role
You will support the Chief Financial Officer and the broader federal government agency through the central delivery of complex procurement services and advice. You will exercise a significant degree of independence and perform an important leadership role in managing and advising on complex agency-wide procurement activities, ensuring these are undertaken in a manner that is compliant with the relevant Agency and Australian Government requirements. Working with your team, you will lead the delivery of:

Complex high risk and/or high value procurement activities
Managing the end-to-end process from procurement planning and prioritisation, through to contract negotiations and execution
Providing advice on other procurement activities that may be delivered by other parts of the organisation
Work in partnership with evaluation teams comprised of key subject-matter experts and other key stakeholders from across the organisation, supplemented with additional resources and expertise (e.g. commercial, financial, legal, probity) to deliver the Agency's strategic procurement agenda.


Key skills include:

Extensive procurement knowledge and understanding of Commonwealth legislation and policies, especially the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs)
Demonstrated experience and success in leading and delivering complex procurement activities, ideally with experience undertaking information and communications technology procurements for services, both project and sustainment in nature
The ability to provide advice and recommendations to the CFO and the Agency's senior leadership on procurement and commercial options, including risk and price implications
The ability to identify emerging risks, issues, and interdependencies, while considering these implications to propose solutions
Dynamic leadership of teams and activities with the ability to consider and implement approaches that best achieve procurement outcomes
Business partnership and representation skills, and the ability to negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders, including potential external suppliers, through high level engagement and communication

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a motivated and a strong collaborative partner, with extensive experience delivering and advising on complex procurement activities within the Australian Government.
You must be able to apply practical, sound judgement in achieving procurement and commercial outcomes, understand opportunities and challenges that come from working within a small agency, and contribute to the broader effective operation of the Finance Branch and broader organisation.
You will engage in complex problem-solving and identify and manage complex and time-sensitive risks as part of delivering complex procurement services that will impact the Agency's strategic, political, financial, and operational outcomes.
You will also be responsible for building and actively managing key stakeholder relationships within and outside the Agency.
A formal qualification in procurement and/or contract management, or other relevant professional qualifications
Other relevant qualifications or memberships (desirable).

NV1 Security Clearance desirable or a minimum Baseline


What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. For a confidential discussion, please contact me directly.

Orlena Prosser - Recruiting Expert Recruiting experts in Procurement P: 02 61127639 E: [email protected] If this job isn't quite right for you, though you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion and visit our website www.hays.com.au to review our current list of available positions. Please click here to apply.