Procurement and Contract Specialist

Canberra - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Seeking a Procurement and Contract Specialist with a high-level knowledge and experience in procurement within a complex program or organisational environment

The Procurement and Contract Management Professional will assist in the successful delivery of procurements being undertaken by the Program and perform a range of contract management activities in the management of these contracts.

Key duties and responsibilities

Role will be responsible for but not limited to:

Leading and/or assisting in planning and managing ICT procurement activities and schedules the department is responsible for.
Provide procurement advice and guidance including informing strategic sourcing models reviewing draft Statements of Requirement and providing advice on policies procedures and
documentation.
Work as a part of a team of procurement and contract management staff to ensure delivery of high-quality outputs as part of delivery Vendor Management Office services to the enterprise including building team capability and encouraging career development
Drafting and/or assisting to draft procedural governance and procurement documentation ensuring compliance with commonwealth frameworks (Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and all relevant additional procurement related policies and legislation) and policies and procedures.
Coordinating and supporting procurement probity briefings industry briefings and tender evaluation processes.
Identify opportunities to provide innovative and effective approaches to procurement practices.
Performing ICT procurement and contract management-related administrative duties including invoicing correspondence reporting records management and scheduling vendor management meetings.
Performing quality assurance on procedural governance and procurement documentation and procurement processes undertaken within the department
Developing and administering ICT procurement and contract management risk assessments.
Develop and administer contract management plans and undertake general contract management responsibilities.
Developing and maintaining strong internal stakeholder relationships includingProgram senior manager and members of the Commercial Legal and Procurement Branch.
Developing and maintaining strong external stakeholder relationships including representatives of contracted vendor partners and legal firms.
Communicating using professional judgement evaluating risks in the context of a complex and changing environment.
Performing additional duties as directed by the Director/Assistant Director.
Follow all policies and procedures (EG: complete mandatory training) and continue to keep APS manager informed on work progress.
Contribute to electoral event readiness processes as required.

Essential criteria

Demonstrated high-level knowledge and experience in procurement within a complex program or organisational environment Proven ability to implement procurement and contracting procedures in line with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and all relevant additional procurement related policies and legislation Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication organisation and administration skills

Desirable criteria

Tertiary qualification in procurement or related discipline Experience in ICT procurements and contract management Experience briefing and working alongside senior executives on complex procurements. Experience conducting risk assessments for ICT procurements

Contract: ASAP - 30/6/2026 with 1 x 12 months extension option

Security Required: Baseline Security Clearance required

Location- Canberra or Queensland- Hybrid - based - 3 days in the office

How to Apply - Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include ID and work rights security clearance verification and any other client requested checks

Closing date: Thursday 20 November 2025

Call Joanne Finchett on or email for any further information

Required Experience:

Job DescriptionSeeking a Procurement and Contract Specialist with a high-level knowledge and experience in procurement within a complex program or organisational environment The Procurement and Contract Management Professional will assist in the successful delivery of procurements being undertaken b...

Job Description

Seeking a Procurement and Contract Specialist with a high-level knowledge and experience in procurement within a complex program or organisational environment

Key duties and responsibilities

Role will be responsible for but not limited to:

Leading and/or assisting in planning and managing ICT procurement activities and schedules the department is responsible for.
Provide procurement advice and guidance including informing strategic sourcing models reviewing draft Statements of Requirement and providing advice on policies procedures and
documentation.
Work as a part of a team of procurement and contract management staff to ensure delivery of high-quality outputs as part of delivery Vendor Management Office services to the enterprise including building team capability and encouraging career development
Drafting and/or assisting to draft procedural governance and procurement documentation ensuring compliance with commonwealth frameworks (Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and all relevant additional procurement related policies and legislation) and policies and procedures.
Coordinating and supporting procurement probity briefings industry briefings and tender evaluation processes.
Identify opportunities to provide innovative and effective approaches to procurement practices.
Performing ICT procurement and contract management-related administrative duties including invoicing correspondence reporting records management and scheduling vendor management meetings.
Performing quality assurance on procedural governance and procurement documentation and procurement processes undertaken within the department
Developing and administering ICT procurement and contract management risk assessments.
Develop and administer contract management plans and undertake general contract management responsibilities.
Developing and maintaining strong internal stakeholder relationships includingProgram senior manager and members of the Commercial Legal and Procurement Branch.
Developing and maintaining strong external stakeholder relationships including representatives of contracted vendor partners and legal firms.
Communicating using professional judgement evaluating risks in the context of a complex and changing environment.
Performing additional duties as directed by the Director/Assistant Director.
Follow all policies and procedures (EG: complete mandatory training) and continue to keep APS manager informed on work progress.
Contribute to electoral event readiness processes as required.