Position: ASO6 Project and Procurement Officer

Location: Canberra, ACT

Start date: ASAP

Duration: Approx. 9 months with potential to extend

Pay rate: $67.70 to $88.94 per hour plus 12% superannuation

Citizenship requirements: Must be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident at time of application

Overview An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Project and Procurement Officer to join a government organisation delivering major land development and urban infrastructure projects across the ACT.

Working within a collaborative project delivery team, you will provide procurement and project administration support across a range of land development initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects that help shape sustainable communities while working in a supportive, skilled environment.

Responsibilities

- Support end-to-end procurement processes, including coordinating documentation, approvals, meetings, timelines and stakeholder input.
- Prepare, manage and monitor consultant briefs, contracts and project budgets.

- Draft reports, briefing notes, correspondence and operational planning documents.
- Maintain accurate project records and ensure compliance with record management requirements.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

- Monitor project progress, identify risks and escalate issues where appropriate.




- Provide general project and administrative support as required.

Experience/requirements

- Experience supporting procurement activities and project administration within a government or similar environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefs and correspondence.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- High attention to detail with the ability to identify risks and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

- Experience managing project documentation, consultant contracts and budgets.

Apply now or contact SOS Recruitment on (02) 6260 8888 for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on 10 August 2026. If your application is received after this date, we'll be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may come up. We encourage you to apply even if the closing date has passed.

SOS Recruitment is committed to workplace diversity and equity in employment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, and individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic, religious and LGBTIQ backgrounds.

📌 Project and Procurement Officer (Canberra)
🏢 SOS Recruitment
📍 Canberra