XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd | Permanent

Management Consultant – Procurement & Contracting Advisory

Canberra, Australia | Posted on 02/18/2026

- State/Province Australian Capital Territory
- Country Australia

About Us

AboutXPT

- XPT SoftwareAustralia PTY Ltd, incorporated in 2016, is a Software Services company

- XPT works with topclients across Australia in Banking, Insurance, Telecom,Retail, Energy, Mining and Manufacturingdomains.

- We have 120+technocrats in Australia working at our clientlocations.

- XPT SoftwareAustralia is part of group companies which has globalpresence across India & Europe.

- We have served100+ clients globally, fulfilling their onsite-offshoreneeds.

Job Description

Job Description: Management Consultant – Procurement & Contracting Advisory

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Management Consultant to support the delivery of procurement and contracting advisory services in accordance with RFQTS requirements. The consultant will play a pivotal role in shaping procurement methodologies, evaluating contracting options, and developing tender documentation to support Commonwealth agency objectives. This role demands strategic insight, commercial acumen, and a deep understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and relevant departmental policies.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the development of procurement strategies, tender evaluation plans, and approach-to-market documentation (EOI, RFT, RFQ).
- Design and facilitate industry briefings and market engagement activities.
- Support evaluation processes including development of evaluation reports,



negotiation directives, and negotiation reports.
- Provide expert advice on contracting options and risk mitigation strategies.
- Draft contract documentation and assist in contract negotiations and finalisation.
- Develop contract management plans and support ongoing contract administration.
- Prepare delegate approval submissions and ensure alignment with CPRs and departmental procurement policies.
- Contribute to procurement governance, including policy reviews, process mapping, and assurance activities.
- Ensure knowledge transfer and documentation of all activities to internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Demonstrated experience in delivering complex procurement and contracting services within Commonwealth agencies.
- Proven track record in developing procurement documentation and managing end-to-end tender processes.
- Solid understanding of CPRs, and departmental procurement frameworks.
- Experience in contract management, including performance monitoring and compliance assurance.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in law, commerce, public administration, or a related field.
- Experience with Defence or Industry portfolios, particularly in high-value or high-risk procurement environments.
- Familiarity with ASDEFCON templates and Defence Protected Network protocols.
- Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
- Strategic thinking and ability to deliver value-for-money outcomes in complex regulatory environments.

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📌 Management Consultant – Procurement & Contracting Advisory (Canberra)
🏢 Xpt Software Australia
📍 Canberra