November 28, 2024

Contracts & Procurement Advisor

About the opportunity

Do you have a passion for procurement and contracts management? An exciting opportunity awaits you as the Contracts & Procurement Advisor with CASA.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Finance Branch. In this role, you will work as part of a team dedicated to offering guidance on all phases of the procurement and contracting processes. The objective is to guide the organisation in striking a balance between maximizing value for money and effectively fulfilling business objectives and organisational direction, all while upholding compliance and governance standards.

This position reports to the Senior Contracts & Procurement Advisor and is responsible for undertaking procurement with CASA’s procurement and contract management policies and associated procedures, developing and recommending procurement and contract management advice, undertaking procurement activities, managing contractual relationships and performance outcomes for CASA.

The Contracts and Procurement Advisor is responsible for the following deliverables, which represent an ongoing body of work:

  • Apply comprehensive work knowledge to provide expert and technical advice to staff in the preparation of Approach to Market documentation, conducting tender evaluations, negotiations and the drafting of contracts.
  • Conduct procurement activities in accordance with the CASA Procurement Manual, monitoring compliance with procurement and contract management policies and associated procedures across all business areas for goods, services and Information Technology.
  • Process, gather and analyse data from CASA’s procurement and contracting systems/databases to inform quality assurance activities and continual improvement
  • Build CASA procurement and contracting capability by conducting training in relation to procurement and contract management matters for CASA business areas
  • Promoting workplace safety, equity and diversity and participative management and environmental management practices in the workplace and act in accordance with CASA Values and Behaviours
  • Work supportively and cooperatively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to achieve shared outcomes.
  • Other duties as required.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:

  • Experience in government procurement and contract management
  • Understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules/CASA Procurement Manual
  • Experience in conducting procurement processes including drafting approach to market documentation, undertaking evaluation activities and contract drafting (goods and services as well as ICT)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders including providing analysis of complex issues and advice to senior management as required

The following ideal candidate requirements are highly desirable:

  • Qualifications in Procurement and Contract Management.
  • Experience managing procurement in a government or regulatory environment.

Eligibility requirements

Employment with CASA is subject to conditions prescribed within the Civil Aviation Act 1988.  The following eligibility requirements apply to this position:

  • Must be an Australia citizen
  • Undergo pre-employment screening including a Police Check

Affirmative Measures

This vacancy is being advertised concurrently under a general and an affirmative measure recruitment process.

Affirmative measures is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people or people living with a disability, evidence will be requested if your application progresses under an affirmative measures process.

About us

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s (CASA) primary function is to conduct the safety regulation of civil air operations in Australia, Australian civil airspace and the operation civil air operations in Australia, Australian civil airspace and the operation of Australian aircraft overseas.

CASA is committed to having a flexible and inclusive workplace and recognises and values the diversity of the wider Australian community.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with Disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.

Culture and benefits

We value our people. CASA values social and cultural diversity and is committed to a safe workplace. We are committed to the attraction, recruitment and retention of Indigenous Australians and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

CASA is committed to attaining and retaining the highest quality of skilled professionals and providing a desirable work environment in which they can maximise their talent and potential. We provide rewarding careers, promote work-life balance and support professional and personal development.

Contact Officer for enquiries: Carly Glover, Carly.Glover@CASA.gov.au  (02) 6217 1397

Closing Date for Applications: 11:30pm, AEDT Thursday, 12 December 2024

For full details and information on the role please visit the Careers | Civil Aviation Safety Authority (casa.gov.au). Applications for all CASA vacancies must be submitted through the CASA e-Recruitment portal.

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