Procurement Advisor

Procurement Advisor – CSIRO Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role. Acknowledgement of Country – CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters of the area where we live and work across Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision toward reconciliation . Role Highlights Deliver high‑value procurements that support major national science projects Work across diverse and unique builds, services and research equipment Help enable CSIRO’s next wave of world‑changing innovations About CSIRO As Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge. Role Particulars Location and office arrangements: All AU CSIRO Sites Salary: AU$100,103 – AU$113,251 per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation Tenure & work schedule: Specified term of 2 years Reference: The Opportunity CSIRO is seeking a Procurement Advisor to join its Strategic Procurement team and support a wide range of complex, high‑value procurements that enable world‑class scientific research. You’ll lead end‑to‑end procurement processes, including preparing and releasing documentation through open market approaches, and work across a diverse portfolio from corporate services and cutting‑edge lab construction to facility upgrades, scientific equipment, and services for the CSIRO Research Vessel and Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex. Partnering closely with stakeholders, you’ll plan and manage procurements, provide expert advice, and support negotiations to achieve strong outcomes for CSIRO. High‑level Duties Undertake complex procurements and tender‑related activities in full compliance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), internal procedures and procurement‑connected policies. Explain procurement processes and requirements to stakeholders to ensure compliance with the CPRs and procurement‑connected policies while adopting best practice. Take the lead in developing all associated procurement and tender documentation and manage the tender process from beginning to end. Provide support in developing sourcing strategies that support CSIRO objectives. Develop contracts as an outcome of procurement activities. Support enterprise and research units in the development and review of contracts for complex procurements. Complete the reporting of applicable procurement contracts. Undertake market research to identify opportunities to utilise existing Government Panel arrangements. Essential Criteria Working knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPR). Demonstrated experience in undertaking Requests for Tenders (RFT) from beginning to end in accordance with policies and procedures; applicants should provide details of any RFTs they have undertaken, including an outline of their role. Experience in developing tender documentation, inclusive of internal approvals and approach to market documentation. Demonstrated ability to manage own workload to achieve results in a professional and timely manner. Demonstrated capability in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Desirable Relevant qualifications in Government procurement and/or experience in a similar role. Highly developed skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Highly developed and influential communication and problem‑solving skills. Experience in drafting contracts. Understanding of how the CPRs apply to a Corporate Commonwealth Entity (CCE) organisation. Only those candidates who meet all essential criteria can be appointed, as per CSIRO policy. Eligibility Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security, medical and character requirements. Internal Applicants You must be a CSIRO indefinite or specified‑term employee who has been previously appointed to an advertised vacancy via a competitive process. Applications Close 15 January :00pm AEDT #J-18808-Ljbffr