Procurement Advisor

About the role

The Procurement Advisor will provide end‑to‑end procurement support for Commonwealth Government projects, ensuring all purchases are timely, compliant with CPRs, deliver value for money and are fully documented for audit readiness. The role also contributes to building procurement capability across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements and develop procurement strategies.
• Prepare spending proposals, risk assessments and approval papers.
• Conduct market research, identify government panels, and manage supplier engagement while maintaining probity.
• Draft RFQs, RFTs, RFIs, evaluation criteria and procurement documentation.
• Coordinate evaluation panels, assess submissions and produce evaluation reports with value‑for‑money recommendations.
• Develop negotiation strategies, negotiate contracts, and finalize pricing and terms.
• Support contract implementation, monitor supplier performance and manage variations.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in Commonwealth procurement and familiarity with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and analytical writing abilities.
• Relevant procurement or contract management qualifications (preferred).
• Experience working within Commonwealth Government agencies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain NV1 Security Clearance.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact government procurement projects.
• Professional development in procurement capability building.
• Supportive, diverse and inclusive workplace.