Advisor (Procurement)

Queensland Government; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government’s North Coast Region seeks a specialist procurement professional to provide high level advice across the full lifecycle. You will work with stakeholders on low to complex road infrastructure contracts and help deliver QTRIP program value.

The role requires thorough policy knowledge, the ability to coach others, and capability to manage tenders via QTenders. A criminal history check is required prior to appointment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of procurement policies and procedures.
• Ability to guide others in procurement planning and execution.
• Experience with high and medium risk procurements.
• Criminal history check required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level advice across the full procurement lifecycle for the North Coast Region.
• Advise stakeholders on procurement functions from low to complex road infrastructure contracts.
• Deliver medium to high-risk procurements and assist with Invitation to Offer and RFQ documents.
• Develop KPIs, procurement plans, evaluation plans and award strategies.
• Coordinate tender assessments and manage tenders via QTenders.
• Support supplier performance and contract management reporting.
• Maintain procurement information systems and records.
• Coach procurement officers and identify training needs.

Skills

Procurement policy knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Tender documentation

Contract management

Data and reporting

QTenders experience

Procurement planning

Tools

QTenders

Procurement information systems

Job description

Key responsibilities- Undertake a specialist procurement role within a team led by the Senior Advisor (Procurement), providing high level advice across the full procurement lifecycle for the North Coast Region.- Provide accurate and timely advice and support to a range of stakeholders across the region for a full range of procurement functions from low-risk goods and services to complex infrastructure road construction contracts.- Assist in the effective delivery of procurement of the North Coast Region's Queensland Transport & Road Investment Program (QTRIP) by:- Providing authoritative advice and direction in relation to procurement of low to medium risk requirements to ensure maximum value and benefit from supplier relationships.- Compliance with departmental policies and procedures and QPP 2026.- Deliver medium to high-risk procurements by assisting the procurement team with higher risk processes including:- Providing and assisting project managers complete Invitation to Offer to Tender and Request for Quote documents on Road Infrastructure Projects.- Providing advice on the development of key performance indicators.- Procurement plans.- Assist with evaluations plans and award.- Coordinate tender assessments.- Provide assistance and advice on high-risk processes in effective management of the Tender process, including administering Tenders and Quotations via an E- Tendering system (QTenders), managing clarification process, supporting and assisting/ finalising the Contract award process.- Support the successful delivery of positive outcomes for supply arrangements (SOAs, CFEP, IBCP) through rigorous and systematic supplier performance and contract management reporting.- Jointly monitor and manage shared email accounts.- Proactively build and maintain effective relationships, internally within the region, Chief Procurement Office and Infrastructure Management and Delivery team.- Maintain accurate procurement information systems and recordkeeping practices.- Effectively discharge procurement delegations to range of procurement activities that are transparent and accountable.- Supporting and coaching procurement officers, ensure appropriate skill sets and training needs are identified and developed.Mandatory qualifications and conditions- Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.Requirements of the role- Applies a thorough understanding of procurement policies and procedures, and procurement planning to independently undertake tactical procurement activities and guide others.- For more information please refer to the role description.Benefits of working at TMR- We have visible impact in communities and contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.- We provide flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.- We invest in individual career pathways and development plans.- We offer competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options.- We provide access to confidential free counselling for you and your family through our employee assistance program.- We are proud to celebrate and empower the unique perspectives of our community via our employee networks, including our Indigenous Employee, Pride, Values and Culture and Accessibility and Inclusion Advocacy Networks.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/705677/26Closing Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.