Procurement and Contract Manager – TSPV Cleared | Defence Setting

Contract Details

- 12-month contract with 2 x 12-month extension options
- Onsite role based in Canberra
- Current TSPV security clearance required and be able to complete organizational suitability requirements

About you

- Minimum of 5 year's experience in contract management
- Degree in business or other procurement related field
- Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) knowledge
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management experience
- Strong commercial judgement, negotiation skills, and the ability to balance compliance with achieving value for money
- Canberra based
- Hold a TS PV security clearance

About the role

- Assist in high value, complex procurement and contract activities
- Engage, negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders; respond to complex to very complex enquiries relating to procurement and take the initiative to identify alternative courses of action to ensure resolution where required.
- Use experience to deliver procurement related documentation including tender documentation, schedule, correspondence, reports, submissions, plans and strategies, risk and performance reviews, contract change proposals and other documentation as required.




- Translate and apply legal principles, legislative and policy compliance obligations, and commercial risk and performance requirements related to procurement and contract management.
- Assist in financial management, including purchase order processing, forecasting and tracking of project expenditure.
- Take the initiative to identify impacts of changes to relevant Commonwealth procurement policies and recommend potential improvements to procurement practices.
- Monitor and manage contract administration, performance and risks against the contract and contribute to appropriate action.

What We Offer Our People

- Flexible work options (when available)
- Birthday leave & generous Defence leave
- Paid industry events & annual conference
- Upskilling with RTO partners + budget for certifications
- Additional super contributions
- Fortnightly payroll
- Access to diverse, secure, and exciting programs

Our Commitment to Diversity

Vertical Scope Group values diversity and encourages applications from veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

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📌 Procurement and Contract Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Vertical Scope Group
📍 Canberra