Procurement Specialist

Role Overview

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist for an 11-month contract based in Canberra, ACT, providing expert procurement and contract management services to a Defence client. The role involves comprehensive support in contract amendments and procurement outcomes aligned with Commonwealth legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and estimate activities necessary to achieve contract amendments and procurement deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain procurement and contracting documentation including contract change proposals, variations, work orders, and related governance records.
• Offer contract management and commercial advisory support for major supply contracts, executing contract changes as directed by the Defence Contract Manager.
• Engage and consult with Defence stakeholders, including subject matter experts, legal, privacy teams, Non-Materiel Procurement Branch, and governance bodies.
• Support governance, assurance, and compliance activities related to procurement and contract management processes.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks in procurement, commercial, and contractual matters during the contract change process.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and consultation to drive contract outcomes.
• Produce high-quality briefs, submissions, procurement documentation, and governance materials aligned with Commonwealth legislative and policy standards.

Required Services

• Deliver expert advice on complex Commonwealth procurement, contracting, and commercial issues.
• Apply and interpret the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act), Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), and relevant procurement legislation and policy.
• Develop, review, and advise on procurement and contract documents to support contract amendments.
• Identify and mitigate procurement and commercial risks effectively.
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain risk management for procurement and contract change activities.
• Negotiate and collaborate with internal and external partners to resolve delivery-related challenges.
• Ensure procurement and contract documents meet Commonwealth compliance requirements through thorough review and quality assurance.
• Provide timely, accurate advice to support Defence governance and decision-making processes.
• Manage and implement contract variations and documentation needed for the transfer of work packages to end users.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree relevant to procurement, contract management, commerce, or equivalent experience spanning 10 to 15 years.
• Extensive knowledge of the PGPA Act, Commonwealth Procurement Rules, Defence procurement frameworks, and non-materiel procurement processes with proven ability to interpret complex legislation.
• Experience in preparing, reviewing, and administering contract amendments, variations, CCPs, work orders, and governance documents within major Commonwealth contracts.
• Advanced skills in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and collaboration with Defence legal teams, SMEs, and suppliers to facilitate project delivery.
• Excellent written communication and assurance capabilities, producing precise briefs, submissions, and governance documentation compliant with Commonwealth policies.
• Baseline Security Clearance is required.

Desirable

• Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting or higher qualifications.
• Procurement and contract management experience within Defence.
• Professional certifications in relevant procurement or contracting specialisations.

Contract Details

• Contract duration: 11 months, from 31 August 2026 to 31 July 2027.
• Work location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
• Applications deadline: 4 August 2026.

Application Requirements

• Submit an updated resume including confirmation of baseline security clearance.
• Include availability date for contract commencement.