Procurement and Contract Manager

Effective People; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 179,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Effective People is seeking an Assistant Director - Procurement and Contract Management for a Federal Government client in Canberra. This senior leadership role manages a busy procurement team from tendering through supplier performance, delivering governance, reporting and strategic advice.

Hybrid work arrangements with a 12‑month contract, Baseline clearance or above is required, Australian citizenship is essential, and candidates must navigate Commonwealth frameworks to ensure value for money

Qualifications

• Led end-to-end procurement and contract management in a complex environment.
• Managed tender processes, contract establishment and supplier performance.
• Understands the PGPA Act, Commonwealth procurement rules and Commonwealth procurement frameworks.
• Provide strategic procurement advice using evidence, risk analysis and professional judgement.
• Developed or improved procurement policies, controls, reporting or assurance processes.
• Prepare clear, complex advice and briefings for senior stakeholders.
• Led teams through competing priorities and a high volume of work.
• Australian citizenship required and Baseline clearance or above.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on procurement of goods and services.
• Manage tender processes and establish contracts with clear performance expectations.
• Monitor supplier performance, service standards, timeframes and value for money.
• Conduct due diligence on competitive bids, vendors, costs and services.
• Manage contract lifecycle risks, costs and service performance.
• Develop procurement and contract management policies, procedures and frameworks.
• Strengthen procurement reporting, verification and transparency.
• Prepare complex reports, correspondence and briefings for senior leaders.
• Lead projects, allocate resources and monitor progress.
• Lead, coach and develop a busy procurement and contract management team.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve delivery outcomes.
• Drive business improvement and changes in workplace practices.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Contract management

Tender processes

Governance & reporting

Strategic procurement advice

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

PGPA Act knowledge

Commonwealth frameworks

Australian citizenship

Baseline clearance

Job description

Assistant Director - Procurement and Contract Management - Federal Government

Location: Canberra, ACT
Contract: 12 months, with possible extension options available for the right candidate, pending budget decisions as always
Pay: $130 - $160 p/h including super (negotiable)
Work type: Full-time
Work arrangement: Hybrid, with specific arrangements agreed with your supervisor on a case-by-case basis
Clearance: Must hold a current Baseline clearance or above

About the Role

This is a senior procurement leadership role with our Federal Government client. You will lead a busy team delivering procurement and contract management work from tender through to supplier performance.

You will provide strategic advice, manage complex procurement activity, strengthen governance and reporting, and help stakeholders make sound commercial decisions. The environment is high volume, so you need to balance
competing priorities without losing quality, accuracy or compliance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide strategic advice on procurement of goods and services
• Manage tender processes and establish contracts with clear performance expectations
• Monitor supplier performance, service standards, timeframes and value for money
• Conduct due diligence on competitive bids, vendors, costs and services
• Manage contract lifecycle risks, costs and service performance
• Develop procurement and contract management policies, procedures and frameworks
• Strengthen procurement reporting, verification, assurance and transparency
• Prepare complex reports, correspondence and briefings for senior leaders
• Lead projects, allocate resources and monitor progress
• Lead, coach and develop a busy procurement and contract management team
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve delivery outcomes
• Drive business improvement and changes in workplace practices

What You Bring (Essential Criteria)

• You've led end-to-end procurement and contract management in a complex environment
• You've managed tender processes, contract establishment and supplier performance
• You understand the PGPA Act, Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Commonwealth procurement frameworks
• You can provide strategic procurement advice using evidence, risk analysis and professional judgement
• You've developed or improved procurement policies, controls, reporting or assurance processes
• You can prepare clear, complex advice and briefings for senior stakeholders
• You've led teams through competing priorities and a high volume of work
• You're an Australian citizen
• You must hold a current Baseline clearance or above

Nice to Have (Desirable Criteria)

• Knowledge of Whole of Australian Government contracting arrangements
• Experience in a high-volume Commonwealth procurement environment
• Experience with financial information systems maintenance or enhancement requirements
• Experience improving procurement, reporting or business processes