Principal Procurement Advisor

Queensland Government; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Principal Procurement Advisor in Brisbane to lead the Procurement Customer Support Team and deliver high-quality procurement services across the department.

You will provide expert advice on complex procurement matters, work with stakeholders to deliver practical, customer-focused solutions, and lead end-to-end procurement activities from planning to contract management with governance and value-for-money outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience across the procurement lifecycle, from planning and sourcing through to contract establishment and management.
• Experience leading a team to deliver high-quality procurement services and authoritative advice.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with ability to collaborate on complex procurement matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Procurement Customer Support Team to deliver high-quality procurement services across the department.
• Provide expert advice on complex procurement matters and practical customer-focused solutions.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement activities: planning, sourcing, tender management, evaluation, negotiation, supplier arrangements, contract establishment and contract management.

Skills

Procurement lifecycle

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Governance

Job description

About the teamThe Chief Procurement Office forms part of the Enabling Solutions Group and leads TMR's centre led procurement function. We partner with business areas across the department to deliver strategic sourcing and contract management outcomes, strengthen procurement governance, manage risk and support value for money. Our work contributes to procurement excellence through effective advice, policy development, capability uplift and continuous improvement.The Procurement Customer Support Team is a centre of procurement expertise within the Chief Procurement Office. The team provides professional, authoritative and timely advice and support to improve procurement performance and compliance across TMR.About the roleAs Principal Procurement Advisor, you will lead the Procurement Customer Support Team and play an important role in delivering high-quality procurement services across the department. You will lead and develop the team, provide expert advice on complex procurement matters and work closely with stakeholders to deliver practical, customer-focused solutions.You will also lead complex end-to-end procurement activities, including procurement planning, strategic sourcing, tender management, evaluation, negotiation, supplier arrangements, contract establishment and contract management. You will contribute to procurement strategies and improvements that strengthen governance, support compliance, manage risk and deliver value-for-money outcomes.This is an opportunity to combine your procurement expertise, leadership capability and commitment to customer service in a role with broad departmental impact.What you will bringTo thrive in this role, you will demonstrate:significant experience across the procurement lifecycle, from planning and sourcing through to contract establishment and managementexperience leading a team to deliver high-quality procurement services and authoritative advicestrong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to work collaboratively on complex procurement matterssound judgement and the ability to develop practical solutions that balance business needs, value for money, risk and governancethe ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within required timeframesprofessionalism, accountability and a commitment to integrity, transparency and continuous improvement.Why join TMR?At TMR, you will join an inclusive and purpose-driven organisation focused on making a difference to the lives of Queenslanders. We support our people to grow and develop while maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences.How to applyApply online through the Smart Jobs and Careers website. Please provide:your CV or resume, maximum five pagesa cover letter, maximum two pagescontact details for two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance within the previous two yearsApplications to remain current for 12 monthsJob Ad Reference: QLD/702817/26Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 October 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.