Applications Close: 15/11/2026 11:45 PM
Occupation: Procurement/Contract Management
Location: Canberra Metropolitan, Sydney Metropolitan, Brisbane Metropolitan, Adelaide Metropolitan, Hobart Metropolitan, Melbourne Metropolitan, Perth Metropolitan, Darwin Metropolitan
Work Type: Ongoing - Full Time

Are you an experienced procurement professional who can confidently manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes? Join our team as a Senior Procurement Officer

At the Administrative Review Tribunal, we are committed to creating opportunities for our people to fulfil their ambitions and thrive.

This ongoing, full-time role offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements and can be located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney.

Remuneration: The annual salary range for the position is APS6 - $99,734 to $111,701 p.a., plus a generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4%.

About the opportunity

The Senior Procurement Officer role sits within the Finance and Procurement section and supports the Tribunal's procurement and contract management functions. You will join a small, centralised Procurement team that works closely with colleagues across the Tribunal to deliver quality procurement outcomes with broad operational and corporate impacts.

As the Senior Procurement Officer, you will provide expert advice and guidance to internal stakeholders, undertake complex procurement activities, manage key stakeholder relationships and perform compliance, reporting and record management activities.

Working under the general direction of the Assistant Director, Procurement we are looking for an experienced professional who can confidently manage competing priorities, collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, exercise sound judgement and initiative, and consistently deliver quality outcomes.

Experience & Qualifications

To be successful you will have:

- Experience leading complex procurement exercises and managing high-value contracts, working within the Commonwealth Procurement Framework (or a comparable framework), using systems such as SAP, Microsoft Office and AusTender (or comparable systems).
- Highly developed organisational and time management skills, with the proven ability to prioritise and work with initiative, meet deadlines and maintain the integrity and accuracy of work output.




- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the proven ability to adapt to the audience, present with influence, mediate and negotiate to achieve positive outcomes, and cultivate productive working relationships.
- Highly developed strategic and analytical thinking, with the proven ability to interrogate data, exercise sound judgment and identify opportunities for improvement in work practices, policy and procedure.
- Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as a key member of a small team, with the proven willingness to take on additional responsibilities, support and mentor team members, and act in a leadership role when required.

Desirable:

- Tertiary degree in Law, Finance/Commerce or other related field

Eligibility

- Australian Citizenship
- Australian Federal Police Check

Learn more about this role by reviewing the Position Description linked below.

About the Tribunal:

The Administrative Review Tribunal plays a crucial role in the Australian legal landscape, providing a process for individuals and organisations to seek an independent review of decisions made under a wide range of Commonwealth laws.

You can learn more about the Tribunal on our website, About us | Administrative Review Tribunal

What we offer:

We believe the little extras can make a big difference in supporting your success and some of our excellent incentives include:

- flexible working options, including flextime and remote working to support you with your commitments outside of work.
- salary packaging options
- access to holistic health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport which provides discounted access to 350+ gyms, free annual influenza vaccinations and free eye tests
- generous leave allowances including Christmas to New Year office closure with no deduction from your leave balance.

Read our Enterprise Agreement for more information about our terms and conditions of employment.

How to apply:





Simply click on the job title you are applying for, click apply at the top of the page and follow the instructions on the online application.

Upload:

- Your current CV (of no more than 4 pages)
- Cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) addressing the required capabilities and experience as detailed in the position description with specific examples using the STAR method.

Submit your application by: Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11:45pm (AEDT)

All applications must be submitted online via our Career Opportunities page.

For further information about this prospect please contact:

Name: Megan Newett - Assistant Director Procurement
Tel: 03 9454 6551
Email: [email protected]

Contact the Talent team on (02) 9276 5443 or [email protected] for assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application.

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Merit Pool Acknowledgement

A merit pool may be created to fill similar vacancies within the next 18 months. Suitable candidates in this merit pool may be contacted for roles at the Tribunal, or the broader APS.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

The Administrative Review Tribunal is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all genders, LGBTQIA+ community and mature age people. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.

RecruitAbility Scheme

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant.

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Attachments:

- APS6 Senior Procurement Officer.pdf

📌 Senior Procurement Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Administrative Review Tribunal
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