_{06th February, 2026}

EL1 Assistant Director/ APS6 Complex Procurement Officers - Must be NV1 - Federal Government Department 
 
Two roles available 1 x APS6 and 1 x EL1 Assistant Director   

• Government Department role, long term contracts
• Must be NV1 with over 4 years of experience

ACM Healthcare is working on behalf of a Federal Government Department to source two experienced procurement officers at EL1 and APS6 level. This is initially a 12 month contract working out of the Canberra office.  EL1 candidates must have over 5 years experience and APS6 4 years' experience.
 
Duties:

• Undertake Complex Procurements from the start to the end of procurement lifecycle that are compliant with Public Governance, Performance, Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), internal policy and processes
• Plan, manage and deliver end-to-end procurement activities including market research, preparation of documentation, evaluations, negotiations and contract awards.
• Strong knowledge in administering tender documentation through AusTender.
• Monitoring contracts, managing extension or renewal of contracts and contract close-out.
• Problem-solving contract-related issues.
• Develop, draft and implement communications strategies to support structural, technical and business changes impacting Diplomatic Security Division (DSD) in relation to contract management.
• Undertaking procurement reporting requirements.
• Undertaking risk assessment, mitigation and the management of risks in procurement.

 
Mandatory Requirements:

• Working knowledge of Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPR).
• Demonstrated minimum of 4/5 years of experience in undertaking end-to-end Complex Government procurement activities in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Applicants are requested to provide details of any Complex procurement they have undertaken, including an outline of their role in the procurement.
• Qualification in Procurement and/or Contract Management, preferably in government procurement.
• Experience using SAP (desirable)
• As this role is within a Federal Government department it is a required to be an Australian Citizen at time of commencement.
• This is a security designated position, and you will be required to hold a current Australian Government Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance prior to commencement.

 
CONTACT:
Catherine to discuss this role further or inquire about our other positions available catherine@acmhealthcare.com.au

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