Strategic EL1 Procurement Advisor – Canberra

HorizonOne Recruitment Pty; Canberra; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

HorizonOne Recruitment Pty in Canberra seeks an EL1 Procurement Advisor for a high-profile Australian Government department's Procurement and Grants team. Provide expert procurement advice across diverse procurements, ensuring CPR compliance and value-for-money outcomes.

The 12-month non-ongoing role offers central-agency procurement experience, shaping the procurement framework, and mentoring APS staff within Finance, Legal, Risk and Grants teams.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship required.
• Baseline security clearance held.
• Based in Canberra with Commonwealth procurement experience.
• Knowledge of CPRs, PGPA Act and related policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on procurement planning, market approaches and contract management per CPRs.
• Review procurement plans, evaluation documents, approach-to-market documents and contracts.
• Advise on panels, standing offers and the Commonwealth Contracting Suite.
• Support complex procurements with probity, risk and value-for-money considerations.
• Prepare executive briefs, Senate Estimates responses and audit reports.

Skills

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in Government Procurement

Tools

AusTender reporting

Commonwealth Contracting Suite

Job description

HorizonOne Recruitment Pty in Canberra seeks an EL1 Procurement Advisor for a high-profile Australian Government department's Procurement and Grants team. Provide expert procurement advice across diverse procurements, ensuring CPR compliance and value-for-money outcomes.

The 12-month non-ongoing role offers central-agency procurement experience, shaping the procurement framework, and mentoring APS staff within Finance, Legal, Risk and Grants teams.