AO6 Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer - Government

Randstad Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is partnering with a Queensland Government department to recruit an experienced AO6 Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer based in South Brisbane. The role involves leading end-to-end procurement, developing sourcing strategies and advising internal stakeholders within a collaborative procurement team.

Key focus areas include tender evaluations, contract negotiation, and ensuring compliance with government policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing and contract management, preferably in government or public sector.
• Strong knowledge of procurement frameworks, tendering processes and contract negotiation.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement activities and competing priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience developing procurement documentation and managing tender evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, tendering, evaluation and contract negotiation.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that deliver value for money and positive business outcomes.
• Manage procurement projects across a variety of goods and services categories.
• Provide procurement advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Support contract development, supplier management and performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with Queensland Government procurement policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and commercial outcomes.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Procurement qualification

Supply Chain Management

Level 2 Procurement Certification

Job description

AO6 Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer – Government

Location: South Brisbane, QLD
Classification: AO6
Employment Type: Temporary Contract

About the Role

Randstad is currently partnering with a Queensland Government department to recruit an experienced AO6 Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer based in South Brisbane.

This opportunity will see you working within a collaborative procurement team, delivering strategic sourcing initiatives, managing procurement activities and supporting effective contract management across a diverse range of categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, tendering, evaluation and contract negotiation.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that deliver value for money and positive business outcomes.

• Manage procurement projects across a variety of goods and services categories.

• Provide procurement advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.

• Support contract development, supplier management and performance monitoring.

• Ensure compliance with Queensland Government procurement policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and commercial outcomes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally demonstrate:

• Previous experience in procurement, sourcing and contract management, preferably within the Queensland Government or public sector.

• Strong knowledge of procurement frameworks, tendering processes and contract negotiation.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple procurement activities and competing priorities.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills.

• Experience developing procurement documentation and managing tender evaluations.

• Relevant procurement qualifications, Level 2 Procurement Certification or equivalent experience will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer

• AO6-level opportunity within the Queensland Government.

• Convenient South Brisbane location.

• Exposure to diverse procurement categories and strategic sourcing projects.

• Opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment.

experience

• 5 years

• Relevant qualifications in Procurement
• Supply Chain Management
• Business or a related discipline
• and/or extensive experience in procurement
• tendering and contract management. Minimum Level 2