Papps Project Management Pty Ltd (PappsPM) – Canberra ACT
Do Commonwealth procurement that actually matters, in a team that backs you like a person, not a line on a timesheet.
PappsPM (Papps Project Management) is hiring a Procurement and Contract Officer to support the delivery of high-quality procurement and contract management services across Defence and Government projects. This is a hands-on opportunity within a growing, senior team where your expertise is trusted, your contribution is valued, and your work makes a real impact.
PappsPM is an Australian, veteran-friendly professional services firm delivering project, procurement, commercial and ICT services to Defence and Government. We work on the complex projects that underpin Australian sovereign capability. Our team is deliberately small and senior, which means your judgement is trusted and your work is seen. Our motto,
Stronger Together
, is how we actually operate.
About The Role
Working within a federal government client's procurement and finance functions, you will provide expert procurement advice and hands-on delivery across the full procurement lifecycle, helping stakeholders reach compliant, effective and value-for-money outcomes under the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and the PGPA Act.
What you'll do
Provide strategic and operational procurement advice to business areas
Develop and review procurement documentation: procurement plans, approach-to-market packs, evaluation plans and reports, value-for-money assessments, work orders and contracts
Support end-to-end procurement, from market approach and supplier engagement through to evaluation and negotiation
Establish and manage contracts,



including performance monitoring, administration and variations
Identify, assess and manage procurement and contractual risk
Support procurement reporting, compliance and continuous improvement
Contribute to capability uplift through guidance, knowledge transfer and training
Engage internal and external stakeholders to move outcomes forward
What you'll bring
Demonstrated experience in Australian Government (Commonwealth) procurement and contract management
Sound working knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, the PGPA Act and related frameworks
Confident drafting of procurement and contract documentation, with strong attention to detail
Clear communication and the judgement to give practical advice under time pressure
A collaborative approach and a track record of reliable, high-quality delivery
Eligibility
Australian citizenship (required to hold a security clearance)
A current Baseline security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one
Based in Canberra, ACT (hybrid)
What we offer
Meaningful work on projects essential to Australia's sovereign capability
A genuine people-first culture where your judgement carries weight
A personal training and development budget, and real room to grow
A firm that champions veterans and reservists
PappsPM is an equal chance employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to a fair, inclusive hiring process.
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📌 Senior Procurement And Contract Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Papps Project Management(PappsPM
📍 Canberra