EL1 Procurement Advisor

Take a central role in shaping government procurement, providing expert advice and influencing how a major department buys goods and services.

Our client is a high-profile Australian Government department.

It’s Financial Management Division provides the department’s central financial, procurement and grants functions.

The Procurement and Grants area sets the department’s procurement framework and supports business areas across the department to buy goods and services in line with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.

The Opportunity

The department is seeking EL 1 Procurement Advisors to join its Procurement and Grants team on a 12-month non-ongoing basis.

The roles are based in Canberra. As a central adviser, you’ll work across a wide range of procurements rather than a single portfolio.

You’ll have the chance to:

• Work on a wide variety of procurements, from simple purchases to complex, high-value approaches to market
• Be the go-to procurement adviser for business areas across the whole department
• Help shape the department’s procurement framework, guidance and training
• A 12-month contract that adds central-agency procurement experience to your profile

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert advice on procurement planning, market approaches and contract management in line with Commonwealth procurement requirements
• Reviewing and quality-assuring procurement plans, evaluation documents, approach-to-market documents and contracts
• Advising on panels, standing offers and the Commonwealth Contracting Suite
• Supporting complex and sensitive procurements, including probity, risk and value-for-money considerations
• Managing procurement reporting obligations, including AusTender reporting
• Developing procurement policies, procedures, templates and guidance materials
• Building procurement capability through training and resources
• Preparing executive briefs, Senate Estimates responses and audit reports, including ANAO reviews
• Working with Finance, Legal, Risk and Grants teams to coordinate advice
• Leading and mentoring APS staff and managing team priorities

The Ideal Person

You’re an experienced Commonwealth procurement practitioner who enjoys advising others and can explain the CPRs in practical terms.

You’re confident reviewing complex documents, managing competing priorities and guiding business areas to compliant, value-for-money outcomes.

You will bring the following skills and experience:

• An Australian citizenship
• A current Baseline security clearance
• You must be based in Canberra
• Demonstrated experience in Commonwealth procurement and contract management at or near EL1 level
• Sound knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, the PGPA Act and related policy frameworks
• Strong written communication and briefing skills
• High attention to detail and sound judgement
• Stakeholder engagement and advisory skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate
• Experience leading or supervising staff

It’s also desirable if you have:

• Experience with AusTender reporting and the Commonwealth Contracting Suite
• Procurement or contract management qualifications (e.g. Certificate IV or Diploma in Government Procurement and Contracting)

Salary / Rate

• $129k – $143k + 15.4% Super
• 12-month non-ongoing contract
• Must be Canberra-based