Location - Canberra, ACT Australian Citizens with minimum NV1 Clearance Length of Contract: 6 months The role closes on: 24/2/2026 Background: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade requires a Service Provider to undertake one or more of the following services: A strategic alignment of the Department's Procurement Policy with the Department's Procurement Process Workflow tool 'BuyRight', including addressing internal audit recommendations This task involves the following: Review existing policy and BuyRight workflow and audit recommendations Identify areas for improvement and alignment Propose changes to the policy and workflow to address audit recommendations, and rectify any inconsistencies This task involves the following: Review existing policy and BuyRight workflow and audit recommendations Identify areas for improvement and alignment Propose changes to the policy and workflow to address audit recommendations, and rectify any inconsistencies Undertaking second line assurance reviews of a sample of procurements, contracts management activities and grants processes This task involves Reviewing existing second line assurance framework and proposing any updates / improvements Conducting assurance reviews of a sample of procurements, contracts management activities and grants processes, and completing a checklist (as set out in the assurance framework) Drafting feedback to line areas setting out observations of the assurance activities Preparing a draft report summarising the observations and proposed actions to address those observations Experience and Qualifications Minimum two years of experience in Commonwealth procurement Excellent written communication skills Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills Desirable Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting Experience in Commonwealth grants Additional Criteria: DSS Skill Set - 4.1 Strategic Business Advice - L2 SFIA Skill Code - Business process improvement (BPRE) - L3 Please contact Melody on 02 4086 8973 or melody@ariszinc.com.au or simply click apply to submit your application "We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations Australians, Australian Defence Force and First Responder veterans, women in STEM, and people of all abilities, including those registered with the NDIS." ARIS ZINC GROUP offers an end-to-end service approach with unique combination of expertise in recruiting, IT consulting and payroll services in the Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane markets. We champion people first, empowering them to take charge of their own aspirations and professional futures. ARIS ZINC GROUP encourages diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people living with a disability.
