- High-Profile Tier 1 Initiative: Join a high-functioning Program Management Office (PMO) embedded within a prominent Federal Government department, contributing to a high-visibility, long-term digital investment program running through to mid-2028.
- Strategic Impact: Collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver end-to-end program governance, providing high-quality, integrated insights and transparent commercial advice to drive critical executive decision-making across multiple strategic work packages.

What's on Offer

- Contract/Engagement: Initial 24-month contract + potential extension options.
- Location & Flexibility: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid flexibility available).

Role & Responsibilities

- Strategic Procurement Delivery: Develop and execute comprehensive program-level procurement strategies aligned fully with departmental policies and commercial frameworks.
- Vendor & Lifecycle Management: Lead end-to-end commercial lifecycle activities, including rigorous vendor selection, contract negotiation, and formal contract establishment.
- Performance & Risk Oversight: Maintain proactive oversight of supplier performance, tracking critical deliverables, managing commercial risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Governance Compliance:



Ensure all sourcing activities strictly adhere to institutional procurement governance processes and Commonwealth compliance standards.
- Operational Transition: Manage established contracts post-finalisation to facilitate a smooth, efficient transition of ownership back to business operations.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:

- Procurement Expertise: Demonstrated experience managing complex, program-level procurements and high-value contracts within a large-scale enterprise environment.
- Commercial Acumen: Strong background in driving vendor selection, managing competitive evaluations, and negotiating commercial agreements.
- Risk & Performance Management: Proven capability in monitoring vendor deliverables, analyzing commercial risk, and managing ongoing vendor performance.
- Core Capabilities: Excellent collaboration skills with a versatile, transparent approach to providing timely advisory support to senior executives and integrated PMO divisions.
- Government Frameworks: Comprehensive understanding of public sector procurement policies, governance requirements, and federal sourcing guidelines.

Eligibility & Clearance Requirements

- Security Clearance: Due to the secure nature of this federal environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 security clearance, with an NV2 clearance preferred.

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📌 Procurement and Contracts Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Aurec Group
📍 Canberra