About the Opportunity

Kirra Services is rapidly expanding its security capability across major government and enterprise clients. We are seeking a Senior Procurement Advisor to work with our Partner on Government projects.

Government Experience Required

This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale projects, with immediate need available. The successful candidate will provide end‑to‑end procurement support across the full procurement lifecycle, ensuring compliant, value‑for‑money outcomes while working closely with project teams, stakeholders, consultants and contractors. Robust experience preparing executive and ministerial procurement briefings and recommendations is essential.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide expert procurement advice and guidance across the full procurement lifecycle
- Identify procurement risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies
- Prepare Acquisition Plans and procurement documentation in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and standards
- Develop and manage tender documentation and procurement processes
- Coordinate tender evaluation panels and manage evaluation activities
- Support the assessment of submissions from consultants, contractors, architects, cost managers and service providers
- Lead or support post‑tender negotiations to achieve value for money outcomes
- Prepare tender evaluation reports, recommendations and approval documentation
- Coordinate contract formation activities and contract documentation
- Ensure compliance with government procurement policies, legislation and governance requirements
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across project teams, agencies and service providers
- Maintain accurate procurement records and audit‑ready documentation
- Prepare high‑quality briefings, recommendations and approval papers for senior executives, delegates and ministers

Skills & Experience

- Minimum 5 years procurement experience




- Demonstrated experience delivering procurement across the full procurement lifecycle
- Strong infrastructure procurement experience
- Experience within government procurement environments
- Experience preparing Acquisition Plans, tender documentation, evaluation reports and procurement recommendations
- Strong understanding of procurement governance, legislation, policies and procedures
- Experience identifying, assessing and managing procurement risks
- Experience coordinating or managing tender evaluation processes and evaluation panels
- Experience supporting or leading post‑tender negotiations
- Strong written communication skills, including preparation of executive and ministerial briefings
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Ability to maintain accurate procurement records for audit and probity requirements
- Ability to work onsite in Adelaide for the duration of the engagement

Highly Desirable

- Experience working within South Australian Government procurement environments
- Experience supporting building, infrastructure or construction related projects
- Experience engaging with architects, builders, cost managers, consultants and specialist contractors
- Experience preparing delegate, executive or ministerial procurement approval documentation
- Experience working within highly regulated or probity sensitive procurement environments
- Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities in project-focused environments
- Experience supporting contract formation and contract administration processes

What's on Offer

- Work on high-profile government and enterprise projects
- Long‑term contracts with extension potential
- Strong project pipeline through 2026 and beyond
- Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies

About Kirra Services

Kirra Services is a leading Australian ICT provider delivering cloud, infrastructure, workforce, and technology solutions to government and enterprise clients nationwide.

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