Closing Date: 19 August 2026
face2face reference:
Locations: Canberra, ACT
Contract Duration: 12 months + 12-month extensions

About the Role

This EL1 Procurement Specialist role leads complex procurements supporting a major regional cyber program. You will manage end-to-end activities in line with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and the PGPA Act, providing strategic procurement advice, financial alignment, risk management and probity oversight across the wider Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology Branch.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the design and execution of procurement processes aligned to branch priorities
- Manage market engagement, tenders (RFQs, RFPs, RFTs), negotiation and contract management
- Establish contractual frameworks including SLAs, KPIs, governance and compliance monitoring
- Apply ODA, Non-ODA and Departmental funding classifications to structure activities correctly
- Coordinate activity through AusTender, DS4P and BuyICT,



and oversee SAP contracts, purchase orders and reconciliation
- Deliver probity oversight, procurement briefs, risk assessments and contract closure reports

Skills & Experience

- Demonstrated experience delivering complex Commonwealth procurement end to end
- Strong working knowledge of the CPRs, PGPA Act and probity requirements
- Experience managing contracts, financial trackers and reporting obligations
- Ability to provide strategic procurement and funding advice to senior stakeholders
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility and resilience to adjust to changing priorities in a fast-moving workplace

Existing NV1 security clearance is a mandatory requirement for this position.

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📌 EL 1 Procurement Specialist (Canberra)
🏢 face2face Recruitment
📍 Canberra