Senior Advisor - Procurement and Probity

Peak Services; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful projects

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Flexibility & wellness

Job summary

Peak Services is seeking a Senior Advisor/Advisor – Consulting Services (Procurement) to deliver procurement advisory and probity consulting services to local government and public sector clients across Queensland.

You will lead procurement and contracting projects end to end, including tender management and planning, while ensuring compliance with the Local Government Act/Regulations and Queensland Procurement Policy.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in procurement, business, law, or project management.
• Professional certifications such as MCIPS are highly regarded.
• Proven procurement and contract management experience in local government or public sector.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contracting projects from end to end.
• Manage tender processes, procurement planning, and reporting.
• Develop contract management frameworks and ensure LG Act/Regulations compliance.
• Provide probity consulting and advisory services to councils and public sector clients.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Tendering & contract management

Stakeholder engagement & reporting

Consulting & project management

Collaborative, proactive mindset

Education

Tertiary qualification in procurement/business/law/project management

MCIPS or similar procurement/governance credentials

Job description

Senior Advisor - Procurement and Probity

About the role

Use your procurement expertise to make a meaningful difference for local communities. As a Senior Advisor/Advisor – Consulting Services (Procurement) with Peak Services, you will deliver procurement advisory and probity consulting services to local government and public sector clients across Queensland. Working as part of our high-performing Advisory team, you will lead procurement and contracting projects from end to end, including tender management, procurement planning, and the development of strong contract management frameworks, while ensuring compliance with the Local Government Act/Regulations and Queensland Procurement Policy.

Working closely with councils and other clients, you will deliver tailored procurement solutions that address complex challenges and improve community outcomes. You will combine strong procurement expertise with a client-focused approach, managing multiple projects while delivering timely, high-quality advice and documentation. The role offers variety, from providing probity and assurance guidance to supporting project delivery and preparing clear, defensible reports and recommendations. You will also help grow the business by building trusted client relationships and identifying opportunities to further support Queensland councils.

About you

You are an experienced procurement professional who thrives in a consulting environment and is committed to helping clients achieve strong outcomes. Ideally, you will bring:

• Proven procurement expertise in local government or the public sector, including knowledge of Queensland’s Local Government Act & Regulations and the Queensland Procurement Policy.
• Strong tendering and contract management experience – you have managed multiple tender processes, developed procurement plans, and built procurement and contract frameworks. Probity or assurance experience would be an advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills – you build trust, handle sensitive conversations professionally, and produce clear, high-quality reports and recommendations.
• Consulting and project management capability – you can manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and budgets, and work effectively through complex or ambiguous situations while keeping client needs front of mind.
• Qualifications – a tertiary qualification in a relevant field, such as procurement, business, law, or project management, is essential. Professional certifications, including MCIPS or similar procurement or governance credentials, will be highly regarded.
• Collaborative, proactive mindset – you work well in a team, contribute to a positive high-performance culture, and look for ways to improve outcomes for clients.

If you do not meet every requirement but are excited by this role, we still encourage you to apply. Your passion for procurement and consulting, willingness to learn, and commitment to delivering strong client outcomes matter most.

About Peak Services

Peak Services is a profit-for-purpose consulting and services organization, proudly wholly owned by the LGAQ (Local Government Association of Queensland). We specialise in helping Queensland’s local governments, public sector agencies, and community-focused organizations overcome complex challenges and deliver more effective services to their communities. Our diverse team provides tailored professional solutions – from procurement, recruitment, and training to legal, advisory and technical services – with all profits reinvested back into supporting local government initiatives. When you join Peak, you join a team driven by purpose, collaboration, and a deep commitment to making a positive impact across Queensland.

What’s on offer

At Peak Services, you’ll enjoy more than just a job – you’ll find meaningful work and real opportunities for growth:

• Impactful projects: Work on procurement and advisory engagements that help Queensland councils and government clients deliver better outcomes for their communities.
• Professional development: We support your career growth with opportunities to expand your skills, learn across diverse service lines, and make your mark as a trusted advisor.
• Collaborative culture: Join a supportive, high-performing team where knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and cross-team collaboration are part of our DNA.
• Flexibility & wellness: Thrive with a hybrid work environment (blend of office in Newstead, Brisbane and remote work) plus a range of policies supporting work-life balance and wellbeing.
• Purpose-driven organisation: Be part of a values-led, profit-for-purpose business where success is shared – our profits help fund better services for local communities through our parent organisation, LGAQ.

If you’re a procurement professional ready to step up into a consulting role or an experienced advisor seeking to work with Queensland’s leading local government consulting team, we’d love to hear from you.