Join a growing advisory team supporting complex Defence and Commonwealth technology programs.
This permanent consulting position is suited to an experienced commercial or procurement professional who can lead major procurement activities from strategy and approach to market through evaluation, negotiation, contracting and ongoing commercial management.
You will work on significant government technology programs while building a longer-term consulting career, rather than moving between short-term labour-hire engagements.
What you'll do
You will provide commercial and procurement leadership across complex ICT programs, including:
Developing procurement and commercial strategies
Leading complex ICT procurements from planning through to contract award
Preparing approaches to market, tender documentation and evaluation processes
Acting as an evaluation lead or negotiation lead
Supporting negotiations with technology vendors, systems integrators and service providers
Drafting, reviewing and managing contracts and procurement documentation
Advising on Defence procurement processes, governance, delegations and approvals
Supporting procurement activities involving PGPA Act requirements
Applying Commonwealth and Defence contracting frameworks, including ASDEFCON, ICTPA, DMP/BuyICT and CCS contract suites
Providing commercial advice across the contract lifecycle, including variations, risk and supplier performance
Working closely with program, technical, legal, procurement and senior stakeholder groups
About you
You will ideally bring:
At least eight years' experience across procurement, commercial advisory, contracting,



tendering or contract management
Experience working within Defence, preferably supporting DDG/CIOG or major ICT transformation and procurement programs
Strong knowledge of the Defence and Commonwealth procurement lifecycle
Practical experience with one or more of ASDEFCON, ICTPA, DMP/BuyICT or CCS contracting frameworks
Experience leading significant procurement activities, including evaluation and negotiation processes
The ability to develop procurement strategies and navigate governance, delegation and approval requirements
Strong commercial judgement and an ability to manage contractual and commercial risk
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confidence engaging senior government and industry stakeholders
A pragmatic, collaborative and outcome-focused working style
Highly regarded
Experience in any of the following areas will be particularly valuable:
Legal, commercial or contracting environments
Big Four or comparable professional advisory firms
Major government ICT transformation programs
Complex technology contracts covering systems integration, managed services, software, cloud or ICT qualified services
Why consider this opportunity?
This role offers the chance to move beyond transactional procurement and short-term contracting into strategic commercial advisory work.
You will take ownership of complex engagements, work directly with clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. You will join a high-performing environment that values sound judgement, commercial drive, practical thinking and a low-ego approach.
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📌 Manager / Senior Manager – Commercial & Procurement (Canberra)
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