Procurement & Contract Specialist

OCRT Consulting; Canberra; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration including bonuses

Professional development support

Flexible working arrangements

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A sovereign and veteran-owned SME is seeking Specialists in Procurement or Contract Management in Canberra to facilitate procurements from initial approvals to ongoing management, ensuring compliance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Defence policies. Candidates should have experience managing government procurements and knowledge of contract law. The position offers competitive remuneration, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing government procurements through full lifecycle.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Defence procurement policies.
• Ability to draft and review commercial documentation including statements of work and contract variations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate procurements from initial approvals to contract execution.
• Ensure compliance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Defence policies.
• Manage contract changes and disputes.

Skills

Managing government procurements through full lifecycle

Knowledge of Commonwealth Procurement Rules

Drafting and reviewing commercial documentation

Skills in vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Dispute resolution

Strong written and verbal communication

Job description

OCRT Consulting is a sovereign and veteran-owned SME delivering expertise and outcomes to Government, Defence, industry and the private sector. We are a cohort of diverse talent aligned by the same goal – to provide premium outcomes to our clients. Our deep experience includes strategy, planning, risk management, intelligence, innovation, technology integration, and creative communications.

The opportunity:

We're seeking EOIs from Specialists in Procurement or Contract Management for Defence capability investment programs. You'll facilitate procurements through the full lifecycle - from initial approvals through to contract execution and ongoing management - ensuring compliance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Defence policies. This includes drafting procurement documentation, coordinating with Defence Commercial and Legal stakeholders, providing expert advice to project teams, managing contract changes and disputes, and establishing efficient procurement processes that deliver value for money.

What we're looking for:

• Experience managing government procurements through full lifecycle
• Knowledge of Commonwealth Procurement Rules, Defence procurement policies, and contract law
• Ability to draft and review commercial documentation including statements of work, evaluation plans, and contract variations
• Skills in vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and dispute resolution
• Strong written and verbal communication for engaging with Defence Commercial, Legal, and Finance stakeholders
• Ability to work across multiple concurrent procurement activities at various stages

We welcome applications from practitioners at all experience levels - whether you're building foundational expertise in Defence procurement or bring specialised commercial advisory capability.

Essential requirements:

Active NV1 clearance | Canberra-based with on-site availability

What OCRT offers:

• Competitive remuneration, including annual reviews, salary packaging, performance bonuses and incentives
• Professional development with training support and career progression
• Flexible working arrangements, paid parental leave, option to purchase additional annual leave
• Direct contribution to Defence capability investment decisions that shape sovereign capability

If you're committed to work that supports a safer, more secure Australia, apply with your CV.