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Hays • Full-time • ACT - Canberra, ACT - Canberra, Australia • 4m ago

Your new company

Leverage your APS procurement experience and step into a role where you’ll gain hands-on exposure to end-to-end procurement and commercial advisory services.

This opportunity sits within a well-established consultancy delivering specialist procurement and commercial services to Federal Government clients. With a strong footprint across Defence, the organisation supports large-scale, high-value acquisition programs and offers a collaborative environment with clear career progression pathways.

Your new role

As a Procurement Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of end-to-end procurement activities across major Defence projects. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will contribute across multiple phases of the procurement lifecycle while strengthening your expertise in government commercial practices.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting tender preparation, release, and evaluation processes
Providing commercial and procurement advisory support to project teams
Developing and reviewing procurement documentation in line with Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs)
Assisting with contracts management and contract administration activities
Supporting supplier engagement and stakeholder coordination
Ensuring adherence to governance, probity, and compliance requirements

What you'll need to succeed

1–2 years’ experience within the Australian Public Service (APS) or supporting government procurement activities
Exposure to Defence or complex government procurement environments
Experience supporting tendering activities and/or contract management
Knowledge of Commonwealth procurement frameworks is desirable.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent attention to detail and organisational capability
A current Government Security Clearance
A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and grow

What you'll get in return

This is a rare opportunity to work on large-scale procurement programs, with hands-on experience across complex commercial and contracting environments. They offer ongoing training, mentorship and career development.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Janelle Kelly, Associate Director
Recruiting experts in Procurement
P: 02 61127670 E: janelle.kelly@hays.com.au

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