12-month contract Federal Government Agency Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC or Sydney NSW Location
About the Client Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a Federal Government Agency to engage EL1/EL2 Procurement Advisors.
This position is located in Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW for a 12-month contract.
About the Position The roles are responsible for delivering procurement activities, supporting complex procurements, and providing procurement and contract management advice in line with Commonwealth frameworks.
Duties EL1 Senior Procurement AdvisorDeliver procurement activities in line with CPRs and guidelinesDevelop spending proposals, ATM documentation and evaluation reportsLead complex or high-risk procurement activities and negotiationsProvide strategic procurement advice to senior stakeholdersMaintain documentation, audit trails and compliance requirementsEscalate risks and issues and support audit activitiesMentor junior procurement staff and support continuous improvement
EL2 Specialist Procurement Advisor (SME)Develop procurement strategies, spending proposals and sourcing plansConduct market research, spend analysis and risk assessmentsPrepare ATM documentation including RFQ, RFT and RFIFacilitate evaluation processes and prepare reports and recommendationsLead or support complex negotiations and contract establishmentProvide specialist procurement advice, assurance and probity guidanceSupport contract management, performance monitoring and variations
Requirements / Skills EL1 Senior Procurement AdvisorMinimum 4+ years procurement experience in governmentExperience leading complex or high-risk procurementsKnowledge of CPRs and Commonwealth procurement frameworksStrong stakeholder engagement capabilityExperience developing procurement documentationAnalytical and drafting capabilityQualifications in procurement and contracts
EL2 Specialist Procurement Advisor (SME)Extensive procurement experience in a specialist areaExperience providing procurement advice or assurance servicesExperience supporting or reviewing complex procurement strategiesAbility to lead or advise on specialised negotiationsKnowledge of CPRs and procurement frameworksStrong analytical and drafting capabilityExperience in Commonwealth government environments
Benefits Working With This Client12-month contract with 24-month extension potentialMultiple locations across ACT, VIC and NSWNV1 Security Clearance required
Perks working with Karlka Recruiting Group Weekly pay Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement Dedicated consultant per contractEmployee Assistance Program availableOur agency supports Indigenous communities
How to Apply Apply now to be considered for submission to our client by 27/07/2026 Consultant: Mitch Email for questions only: ****** *Please apply through this portal.
Any applications through email may be missed.
Nyiyaparli and other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
Applications received after the due date may be considered for similar roles.Additional information
12-month contract with 24-month extension potential
Multiple locations across ACT, VIC and NSW
Work from home arrangement negotiable