APS6 Procurement Advisor

Halcyon Knights; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 88,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASAP start

Hybrid working from home where possi

Canberra, North Sydney or Newcastle

Job summary

Halcyon Knights is seeking an experienced APS6 Procurement Advisor to support procurement activities across ACT and NSW on a temporary basis. The role focuses on governance, compliance and end-to-end procurement for a major government project.

You will lead procurement processes, draft procurement documents, and engage with stakeholders at all levels to drive performance improvements and risk-aware decision making.

Qualifications

• End-to-end procurement experience in government settings.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
• Strong probity, compliance and risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for procurement docs.
• Experience in infrastructure or large-scale projects (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement and contract management advice to ensure compliance with rules, legislation and frameworks.
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes including planning, approaches to market, tender evaluation, and contract management.
• Prepare and review contract and procurement documentation.
• Stakeholder engagement at all levels, both internal and external.
• Reporting, governance and compliance - maintaining accurate procurement records.
• Analyze procurement and contract data and provide recommendations for performance improvements.

Skills

Procurement experience

Commonwealth procurement rules

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV in Government Procurement and Contract Management

Job description

About the company

Our government client is seeking an experienced Procurement Advisor at APS6 level to join them on a temporary basis, supporting procurement activities across ACT and NSW. This is an opportunity to contribute to a significant national project while building expertise in large-scale government procurement.

About the role

• Provide expert procurement and contract management advice to ensure compliance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules, legislation, policies and frameworks


• Lead and coordinate end to end procurement processes including planning, approaches to market, tender evaluation, and contract management


• Prepare and review contract and procurement documentation


• Stakeholder engagement at all levels, both internal and external.


• Reporting, governance and compliance - ensuring accurate and complete procurement and contract records are maintained


• Performance and continuous improvement - analysing procurement and contract data and providing recommendations accordingly.

About you

• You will have end to end procurement experience working in a government environment, and you will have knowledge of Commonwealth Procurement Rules.


• You will have a strong understanding of probity, compliance, and risk management in procurement contexts


• You will have strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external.


• You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear procurement documentation


• Ideally you will have experience working in infrastructure, construction, or large-scale project environments


• You will ideally have a Certificate IV in Government Procurement and Contract Management, or equivalent professional qualification.

Benefits

• ASAP start


• Casual temporary assignment until end of June 2027, with potential to extend


• Full-time hours Monday to Friday


• Locations - North Sydney NSW, Newcastle NSW and Canberra ACT and potential for hybrid working from home where possible


• $64.00 - $71.00 per hour + super

Please note the successful candidate for the role must hold Australian Citizenship, and a current Baseline Clearance.