Procurement Advisor with TSPV

XPT Software; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

XPT Software in Canberra seeks an experienced Management Consultant to support procurement and contracting advisory services for Commonwealth agency objectives. You will shape procurement methodologies, evaluate contracting options, and develop tender documentation in alignment with CPRs and departmental policies.

The role requires strategic insight, commercial acumen, and strong stakeholder engagement across multi-disciplinary teams, including Defence portfolios and high-value procurement

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex procurement and contracting services within Commonwealth agencies.
• Proven track record developing procurement documentation and managing end-to-end tender processes.
• Strong understanding of CPRs and departmental procurement frameworks.
• Experience in contract management, including performance monitoring and compliance assurance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience with Defence or Industry portfolios, particularly in high-value or high-risk procurement environments.
• Familiarity with ASDEFCON templates and Defence Protected Network protocols.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to deliver value-for-money outcomes in complex regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of procurement strategies, tender evaluation plans, and approach-to-market documentation (EOI, RFT, RFQ).
• Design and facilitate industry briefings and market engagement activities.
• Support evaluation processes including development of evaluation reports, negotiation directives, and negotiation reports.
• Provide expert advice on contracting options and risk mitigation strategies.
• Draft contract documentation and assist in contract negotiations and finalisation.
• Develop contract management plans and support ongoing contract administration.
• Prepare delegate approval submissions and ensure alignment with CPRs and departmental procurement policies.
• Contribute to procurement governance, including policy reviews, process mapping, and assurance activities.
• Ensure knowledge transfer and documentation of all activities to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement consulting

Tendering & evaluation

CPRs compliance

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Value-for-money analysis

Regulatory environment

Education

Law/Commerce/Public Admin degree

Job description

Security Clearance: Positive Vetting (TS PV)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Management Consultant to support the delivery of procurement and contracting advisory services in accordance with RFQTS requirements. The consultant will play a pivotal role in shaping procurement methodologies, evaluating contracting options, and developing tender documentation to support Commonwealth agency objectives. This role demands strategic insight, commercial acumen, and a deep understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and relevant departmental policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of procurement strategies, tender evaluation plans, and approach-to-market documentation (EOI, RFT, RFQ).
• Design and facilitate industry briefings and market engagement activities.
• Support evaluation processes including development of evaluation reports, negotiation directives, and negotiation reports.
• Provide expert advice on contracting options and risk mitigation strategies.
• Draft contract documentation and assist in contract negotiations and finalisation.
• Develop contract management plans and support ongoing contract administration.
• Prepare delegate approval submissions and ensure alignment with CPRs and departmental procurement policies.
• Contribute to procurement governance, including policy reviews, process mapping, and assurance activities.
• Ensure knowledge transfer and documentation of all activities to internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in delivering complex procurement and contracting services within Commonwealth agencies.
• Proven track record in developing procurement documentation and managing end-to-end tender processes.
• Strong understanding of CPRs, and departmental procurement frameworks.
• Experience in contract management, including performance monitoring and compliance assurance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in law, commerce, public administration, or a related field.
• Experience with Defence or Industry portfolios, particularly in high-value or high-risk procurement environments.
• Familiarity with ASDEFCON templates and Defence Protected Network protocols.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• Strategic thinking and ability to deliver value-for-money outcomes in complex regulatory environments.