Senior Advisor (Procurement)

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development

Study and Research Assistance

Professional membership reimbursement

Salary packaging options

Health and wellbeing reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition and reward programs

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD — RoadTek seeks a Senior Advisor (Procurement) to lead procurement excellence, provide high‑level advice, and strengthen contract management across Queensland’s infrastructure program. You’ll partner with internal stakeholders to craft strategies, manage tenders, and enhance supplier performance.

You will influence procurement outcomes, drive value, and contribute to risk management while supporting professional development and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of procurement practices, policies and planning.
• Experience managing contracts and building positive supplier relationships.
• Analytical thinking with ability to identify risks and solve problems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver procurement and contract management solutions.
• Manage tenders, contracts and supplier performance.
• Build trusted stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Identify risks, opportunities and improvement initiatives.
• Support best practice procurement outcomes across RoadTek.

Skills

Procurement practices

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Mentoring

Continuous improvement

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD - Cairns QLD

Drive procurement excellence across a statewide business.

RoadTek is a commercial business within the Department of Transport and Main Roads, delivering transport infrastructure solutions across Queensland. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Advisor (Procurement) to join our team and help strengthen procurement performance, contract management practices, and supplier partnerships across the organisation.

Why join RoadTek?

At RoadTek, you'll be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation delivering infrastructure outcomes that connect communities across Queensland. We are committed to supporting our people through flexible work practices, professional development opportunities, health and wellbeing initiatives, and a workplace culture where everyone can thrive.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements and Rostered Day Offs.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Study and Research Assistance Scheme.
• Professional membership reimbursement.
• Salary packaging options.
• Health and wellbeing reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Recognition and reward programs.

As a Senior Advisor (Procurement), you will provide high-level procurement advice, contract management support, and strategic guidance to internal stakeholders. You'll work across the full procurement lifecycle, supporting everything from procurement planning and tendering through to contract administration, supplier performance management, and contract close-out activities.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence procurement outcomes that support the delivery of critical transport infrastructure projects throughout Queensland. Working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, you'll contribute to procurement strategies that deliver value, manage risk, strengthen supplier relationships, and support business objectives.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver procurement and contract management solutions.
• Manage tenders, contracts and supplier performance.
• Build trusted stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Identify risks, opportunities and improvement initiatives.
• Support best practice procurement outcomes across RoadTek.

We're looking for a procurement professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

You’ll bring:

• Strong knowledge of procurement practices, policies and planning.
• Experience managing contracts and building positive supplier relationships.
• Analytical thinking with the ability to identify risks and solve problems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to influence outcomes and build trusted relationships.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering results.
• Experience mentoring others and contributing to a high-performing team.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/699124/26
Closing Date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026