ICT Contracts and Procurement Administrator in Canberra

One of our Federal Government Clients is seeking to engage an ICT Contracts and Procurement Administrator - APS5.

Contract Duration: 03 Years (12 Months initially + 24 Months extension)

Work Location: Canberra (Onsite)

Eligibility: You must need to have NV1 Security Clearance or above.

Tentative Start Date: 18th May 2026

Position Description:

The ICT Contracts and Asset Management Section within the ICT Strategy and Investment Management Branch of the Department has a requirement for resources to fill the role of ICT Contracts Administrator. Work as part of a team of procurement and contract management staff to ensure delivery of high-quality outputs and outcomes as part of the delivery of ICT contract management and procurement services to the Department.

• Performing ICT procurement and contract management-related administrative duties, including invoicing review, correspondence, reporting, records management, and scheduling meetings.
• Developing and maintaining strong internal & external working relationships.
• Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication, organisation and administration skills.

The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) has been used to inform the requirements. In summary, DFAT seeks suitable candidate/s with the following relevant skillset:

• Technical skills: Certified IV Contract Management and Procurement.
• Support day-to-day contract management activities that reflect departmental needs, align with departmental priorities and comply with applicable legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines and procedures (e.g. PGPA Act, Commonwealth Procurement Rules, FFSP Act and the DFAT Procurement Policy).
• Provide administrative support to contract managers including but not limited to:
• Electronic records management including creation, filing and updating.
• Creation and maintenance of registers.
• Tracking and management of invoice approval to payment.
• Central mailbox management and maintenance.
• Meeting minutes recording where required.
• Good working knowledge of Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and Government procurement policy frameworks.
• Assist with drafting procurement and contract documentation including tenders, panels, contracts and statutory reporting requirements.
• Collate data for contract management.
• Provide simple analysis and reports as requested.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Demonstrated experience in contract management support and administration within Australian government environments.
• Experience in ICT and capability delivery.
• High level MS Excel skills.

The Next step is easy: If you are interested, you may send an email to Krishna.R@italliance.com.au.

Referral incentive program: As always, we have the candidate referral incentive program through which you will get $1000 for each successful referral after the successful selection and joining of the referred candidates.