Role purpose
The Procurement and Risk Manager will be responsible for providing expert advice and support to the National Museum of Australia.
The role will support teams across the Museum to plan and conduct procurement activities in compliance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules. The role will also be responsible for risk management and business continuity within the organisation. A strong focus will be on staff engagement with a view to uplifting internal capability and awareness.
The key duties of the position include:
Key accountabilities
- Provide high-quality advice to staff on all aspects of procurement and risk management.
- Help build internal capability via appropriate training and guidance.
- Maintain procurement templates and information, ensuring they are up to date and compliant with government requirements.
- Engage in procurement planning activities across the organisation and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain the Museum’s risk management and fraud framework, ensuring alignment with the Commonwealth Risk Management Policy and best practice, including facilitating the Museum’s internal risk management committee.
- Administration of the Museum’s risk management and reporting software, Noggin.
- Manage the National Museum’s relationship with Comcover including analysing risk areas to ensure adequate coverage.
- Maintain the Museum’s business continuity and disaster recovery plans and deliver business continuity exercises and simulations.
Skills, experience, and qualifications
Essential:
- Experience and detailed understanding of the Commonwealth procurement framework.
- Expertise in risk management, particularly in the Commonwealth sector.
- Sound judgement and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide timely, practical, and accurate advice with minimal supervision.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, applicants must:
- be an Australian citizen
- undergo pre-employment checks, including a police record check
- hold or be eligible to hold a security clearance at the level specified in the position description
Notes
The National Museum of Australia is an equal employment opportunity workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for roles at the Museum.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under RecruitAbility you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under RecruitAbility; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the position.
The Museum is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for, these principles, in theory and practice.
