APS 5 Tender and Seller Management Officer

HOBAN Recruitment is recruiting for an APS5 level Tender and Seller Management Officer on behalf of our client, a key Federal Government agency shaping Australia's digital transformation agenda, located in Canberra ACT. This role sits within a collaborative sourcing team responsible for managing end-to-end tendering, panel refreshes, and seller lifecycle activities across multiple marketplaces supporting thousands of suppliers. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with strong analytical skills and an interest in procurement, governance, and supplier management. About the Role In this position, you will support the effective management of tendering processes, marketplace refresh cycles and supplier performance activities. Key responsibilities include: Managing end-to-end Request for Tender (RFT) processes and panel refreshes in line with legislative and procurement requirements. Liaising with stakeholders to develop tender documentation and coordinate timelines, deliverables and probity requirements. Reviewing and evaluating tender submissions, including compliance checks, technical assessments and scoring against evaluation criteria. Conducting verification checks such as financial viability, insurance compliance, and Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) assessments. Finalising contract documentation, including enrolment letters and Head Agreements. Monitoring and reporting on marketplace or panel status, identifying risks and recommending corrective actions. Reviewing seller profiles and applying the Seller Performance Management Framework to uplift supplier performance. Contributing to process improvements, continuous improvement activities and the establishment of new marketplaces or panels. Benefits Competitive pay rate of between $54.71 and $62.79 per hour, depending on experience. This includes casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise. 12% superannuation to secure your future and support your retirement planning. Start date 5 January 2026, allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay. Full-time position, offering 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time. Work with a high-performing team contributing to government digital transformation. Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options. Professional development in procurement, governance and contractor / supplier management. Exposure to a diverse range of government sourcing initiatives across multiple marketplaces. About You You will be someone who thrives in a busy, detail-focused environment and enjoys working collaboratively to deliver quality outcomes. You bring: Knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework, including CPRs and the PGPA Act. Experience in tender evaluation, compliance reviews or panel refresh processes. Strong verbal and written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail. Confidence using systems such as SharePoint, MS Word and Excel. Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills. Strong organisational and time-management abilities, with resilience to manage competing priorities. Sound judgement, analytical thinking and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity. Baseline security clearance (Australian citizenship is required). Positions close for submissions at COB on THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER 2025. At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at or visit hoban.com.au / adjustments for additional contact details. #J-18808-Ljbffr