Back to job search
Procurement and Contract Manager
About the Client: This dynamic, modern, and diverse vocational education and training institute plays a major role in developing the ACT’s future workforce and building its skill base. Its core business is delivering high-quality vocational training and education programs and services to meet the needs of a diverse customer base – locally, nationally, and internationally.
About the Role: Working within the Centre of Excellence, the Procurement manager will undertake a range of concurrently delivered procurement and contract management activities in support of establishing contract arrangements with external service and goods providers.
This position will maintain the procurement plan, liaising with Procurement ACT, Infrastructure Canberra and Procurement and Contracts team to ensure that procurements are conducted efficiently and within the institution and ACT Government procurement guidelines.
Reporting to the Program Lead Centres of Excellence, this role will support the procurement and contract management of goods and services aligned to the Commonwealth and ACT Government agreed funding initiatives.
Responsibilities:
The Procurement and Contracts Manager will be required to undertake duties, under limited direction including but not limited to:
Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge
Work Type: Short term contract until 21st July 2025
Location: Canberra
Hourly Rate: $86.84 - $96.83 plus super
Security Requirements: National Police Check
To Apply: Applications close Friday 18th April 2025. Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks. Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please email lisab@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack! Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more!
Procurement and Contract Manager
| Job title : | Procurement and Contract Manager |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Australian Capital Territory |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $86.84 - $96.83 per hour, Benefits: Plus Super |
| Start date : | 2025-04-14 00:00:00 |
| Duration : | 3 months |
| Job Reference : | V-51625 |
| Contact name : | Lisa Berjak |
| Contact email : | lisab@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | 1 day ago |
About the Client: This dynamic, modern, and diverse vocational education and training institute plays a major role in developing the ACT’s future workforce and building its skill base. Its core business is delivering high-quality vocational training and education programs and services to meet the needs of a diverse customer base – locally, nationally, and internationally.
About the Role: Working within the Centre of Excellence, the Procurement manager will undertake a range of concurrently delivered procurement and contract management activities in support of establishing contract arrangements with external service and goods providers.
This position will maintain the procurement plan, liaising with Procurement ACT, Infrastructure Canberra and Procurement and Contracts team to ensure that procurements are conducted efficiently and within the institution and ACT Government procurement guidelines.
Reporting to the Program Lead Centres of Excellence, this role will support the procurement and contract management of goods and services aligned to the Commonwealth and ACT Government agreed funding initiatives.
Responsibilities:
The Procurement and Contracts Manager will be required to undertake duties, under limited direction including but not limited to:
- Manage a range of tasks associated with Procurement and Contract management for services, goods, equipment, and projects including management of procurement timeframes and risks.
- Work closely with Procurement and Finance teams to produce all procurement documentation and manage procurement activities (primarily RFQ and RFT processes) and contract management activities.
- Develop contracts and agreements, managing the contract execution process, contract reporting requirements, and risk management.
- Develop internal briefs to seek appropriate feedback and approvals.
- Manage operational procurement plans and procurement documentation to coordinate timely and compliant delivery of purchasing activities.
- Conduct assurance reviews and reporting for procurement and contract management activities.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Procurement ACT, Infrastructure Canberra and corporate teams.
- Contribute to the development of project documentation and processes to ensure alignment with government agreements and reporting and development of operational procedures and practices.
- Work collaboratively with the EV team to research appropriate goods, services and equipment to develop fit-for-purpose procurement processes. Work collaboratively with Campus renewal to develop the procurement strategy and associated procurements for the EV Facility upgrades.
- Maintain accurate and compliant records and record-keeping practices aligned to institute and ACT Government policy and regulatory requirements.
Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge
- Demonstrated high-level understanding of procurement and contract management guidelines, procedures, and frameworks, with an understanding of ACT Government procurement legislation and requirements.
- Demonstrated high-level experience in conducting government procurement and contract management activities, including creation of procurement plans and request for tender/quotation documentation.
- Experience in delivering high-quality work within strict time constraints, including experience in planning, prioritising and organising work to achieve goals and meet deadlines, and strong capabilities for effectively delivering concurrently coordinated procurement outcomes.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including professional negotiation and liaison skills to work with a range of stakeholders.
- Flexibility and versatility in a changing work environment, maintaining a positive and proactive approach while effectively managing a diverse workload with competing priorities.
- Commitment to a safe and positive work culture by modelling the ACT Public Service Values and Signature Behaviours.
Work Type: Short term contract until 21st July 2025
Location: Canberra
Hourly Rate: $86.84 - $96.83 plus super
Security Requirements: National Police Check
To Apply: Applications close Friday 18th April 2025. Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks. Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please email lisab@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack! Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more!