Senior Procurement Officer

Position Overview

The position of Senior Procurement Officer reports to the Assistant Director Procurement and will work closely with line areas to procure a vast range of goods, services, expertise, including ICT arrangements and technical support services. The position will manage/support some or all aspects of the procurement process (i.e. procurement assistance and advice, industry engagement, approach to market, evaluation and contracting)

The position will require a customer focus, excellent communication abilities and interpersonal skills to undertake work under limited direction with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability.  The position is supported by a demonstrated working knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and the government’s compliance framework.

The position is part of a small team and will involve communication with all areas within the Courts and is required to exercise both initiative and judgment in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures.

Key accountabilities

Procurement Activities and Contract administration

1. Partner with staff from across the organisation providing high level advice and guidance to build expertise in procurement, provide governance and improve procurement practice and outcomes.
2. Develop, co-ordinate and lead sourcing activities (end to end) to establish supply arrangements that meet business needs.
3. Plan and lead contract negotiations in the establishment and review of supply arrangements to deliver value for money procurement outcomes.
4. Identify, manage, and mitigate procurement risks to enable the organisation to meet its obligations and maximise business opportunity.
5. Document procurement processes, decisions and contractual arrangements fully to provide an audit trail for probity and audit purposes.
6. Undertake business needs assessment, supply market analysis and commercial risk assessments to inform procurement planning and sourcing decisions.

Contract Management

• Support business areas with contract formation including contract management compliance advice and understanding of contract management deliverables.
• Develop and administer contract management plans, negotiate changes and modifications, supplier performance management and compliance requirements through effective supplier relationships to enhance business outcomes.

Procurement Reporting, Financial Oversight and TechOne P2P Governance

• Deliver procurement insights, trend analysis, and performance reporting to leadership, DoF and AGD
• Oversee financial reconciliation of purchase orders, contracts, invoices, and payments in TechOne Finance One P2P to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Maintain master data integrity (suppliers, cost centres, chart of accounts) and conduct regular audits of procurement transactions for CPR compliance and value for money.
• Provide training, guidance, and first-line support to end-users of the TechOne P2P system, including requisitioning, receipting, reporting, and system queries.
• Collaborate with Finance to identify and implement system and process improvements, including workflow design, forecasting, and budget support.

Competencies & Attributes

The person for this role will ideally have at least five (5) years demonstrated Commonwealth or State Government procurement experience.

They will have a sound appreciation of Commonwealth legislation and policy relating to procurement, together with a knowledge or aptitude to exercise both initiative and judgment in the interpretation of Commonwealth Procurement Rules and policies to apply practices and procedures.  

Personally, they will be an effective communicator with the proven ability to support other members of the Property and Procurement team and educate others within the organisation.  They will be achievement oriented, well-disciplined and task focussed, with an ability to manage competing priorities whilst maintaining high work standards and meeting deadlines.  They will also have understanding of APS Work Level Standards regarding APS role functions and expectations to ensure compliance with the matrix listed.

Qualifications

It is desirable that the incumbent has a Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting) and possess advanced excel knowledge/skills.

Selection Criteria

1. In-depth knowledge and experience in procurement practices, policies and procedures and their application including contract formation and contract management processes.
2. Demonstrated ability in delivering end to end procurements through each stage of the procurement lifecycle.
3. Good analytical and investigative skills, including the ability to research and evaluate complex issues in relation to sale and procurement matters, identify relevant outcomes to provide recommendations / advice. Possess advanced excel knowledge/skills.
4. Proven experience in procurement and financial management, including reporting, reconciliation, and compliance; skilled in TechOne Finance One P2P, maintaining data integrity, supporting users, and improving systems and processes in collaboration with Finance.
5. Experience in contributing to policy and systems development.
6. Highly developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in undertaking negotiations of a sensitive nature and maintaining effective working relationships with different stakeholders.

Other Requirements

Certificate IV or equivalent in Government Procurement and extensive procurement and relationship management experience (desirable).

Contact Officer

For more information, please contact Henry Rodriguez, Assistant Director Property & Procurement via email: ***************@fedcourt.gov.au.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the application form on the Court’s careers portal.

As part of your application, you will be required to submit a written response to the selection criteria listed in the position description (maximum word limit 1500). Please ensure this document is attached before submitting your application.

If you have any technical issues with applying, please email ***********@fedcourt.gov.au

Eligibility

Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following:

1. Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship.
2. Security and character clearance – the successful applicant must satisfy a Police Records Check and may also be required to complete security clearances during the course of their employment.
3. Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.

Interested candidates who have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency are welcome to apply but note that they cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired.

Diversity and Inclusion

Federal Court Australia is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability.

First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families.

Federal Court Australia will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.

RecruitAbility

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Application Close: Thursday 26 March 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEDT)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.