Group 10 Consulting is a professional services firm dedicated to maximising the value of our clients' ICT investments. We are recognised for our ability to genuinely partner with clients to reduce cost, mitigate risk, and increase the business value of investment in software, hardware, communications, people, and processes. We operate with the culture of a small company, supported by the resources of a larger parent organisation.
We are seeking experienced Senior Commercial Consultants to support Commonwealth clients delivering complex ICT procurement, sourcing, contract management and vendor governance outcomes across software, hardware, cloud and professional services environments.
This is a senior consulting role suited to someone who can lead complex procurement engagements, provide trusted commercial advice to senior stakeholders, mentor consultants and procurement specialists, and deliver strategic procurement and commercial outcomes within fast-paced government environments.
What You'll Do
Lead complex ICT procurement activities including RFQs, RFTs, panel sourcing and strategic market engagements
Develop procurement strategies, commercial approaches and sourcing recommendations aligned to client objectives
Lead procurement documentation development, including evaluation criteria, RFx documentation, approval briefs and contract documentation
Manage and mentor procurement, commercial and vendor management specialists across client engagements
Advise senior client stakeholders on procurement strategy, commercial risk, vendor management and contract governance
Work directly with ICT vendors on pricing, commercial negotiations and contractual outcomes
Review ICT contracts, software licensing arrangements and vendor proposals
Lead commercial risk management, procurement governance and assurance activities
Support contract negotiations, contract variations and post-award vendor management activities




Work closely with technical teams, asset management specialists and client stakeholders to deliver successful procurement outcomes
What You'll Need
Demonstrated experience leading complex ICT procurement, sourcing or contract management activities within government or enterprise environments
Solid understanding of Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), PGPA requirements and procurement governance frameworks
Experience developing procurement strategies and managing high-value or high-risk procurement activities
Proven ability to engage, influence and advise senior stakeholders and executives
Experience managing procurement teams, project teams or specialist delivery resources
Strong commercial negotiation and vendor management capability
Exposure to software licensing, cloud procurement, ICT sourcing or vendor governance activities
Ability to operate independently in client-facing consulting environments
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills
Nice To Have
Whole-of-Government vendor expertise, including Microsoft, Oracle, IBM or other major technology providers
Defence or Federal Government experience
Contract management and vendor governance experience
Exposure to ITAM, software asset management or software licensing environments
Current Baseline, NV1 or NV2 clearance
Security & Citizenship
You will need to be an Australian Citizen and ideally hold a valid Federal Government Security Clearance to be eligible for this role.
WHY GROUP 10?
At Group 10, you'll work on diverse and challenging projects, supported by a collaborative team and leadership committed to your growth. We offer professional development opportunities, mentoring, wellness initiatives, and a range of social activities that make you feel part of a close-knit culture. We value diversity and inclusion and are proud to ensure everyone belongs. Your ideas, contributions, and career development matter here.
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📌 Senior Commercial Consultant (Canberra)
🏢 Group 10 Consulting
📍 Canberra