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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.

Procurement Specialist

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