SENIOR PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS OFFICER - BRISBANE, QLD

We are partnering with a large Queensland Government organisation to appoint an experienced Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer for a Brisbane CBD based contract.

This role will suit a capable procurement professional who can operate confidently across the full procurement lifecycle, provide clear and commercially sound advice, and manage contracts in a complex, policy driven environment. The role requires someone who can build trust quickly with stakeholders, handle competing priorities, and deliver compliant procurement outcomes without losing momentum. The core focus of the role is end to end procurement, tendering, contract administration, supplier engagement, and performance management.

THE ROLE

You will be responsible for leading procurement activities across a varied portfolio and providing strategic procurement and contract management support to business stakeholders. This includes procurement planning, market approach documentation, tender administration, evaluation and negotiation, contract award, handover, contract variations and extensions, contract performance monitoring, dispute resolution, and ongoing supplier management.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, works well in structured government environments, and knows how to balance governance, risk, stakeholder expectations, and delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• lead end to end procurement activities from planning through to contract award and handover
• provide high quality procurement advice to internal stakeholders and suppliers
• prepare procurement documentation, contract documents, briefing notes, reports, correspondence, variations, and extensions
• manage tender processes including administration, evaluation, negotiation, and supplier selection
• support contract management activities including administration, incident management, KPI tracking, dispute resolution, and invoicing issues
• build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, industry, and relevant public sector bodies
• maintain procurement records, registers, and systems while contributing to process improvement
• conduct site visits where required to support effective supplier and stakeholder engagement

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• strong experience in end to end procurement and contract management
• proven capability delivering complex procurement processes
• sound knowledge of tendering, evaluation, negotiation, contract award, debriefing, and contract administration
• the ability to interpret and apply policy, legislative, and governance frameworks in a practical way
• strong written communication skills, including the preparation of contract documentation, reports, and briefing material
• the confidence to engage with a broad stakeholder group and provide clear, commercially aware advice
• a professional, adaptable, and accountable approach to delivery in a fast paced environment

HIGHLY REGARDED

• tertiary qualifications in business, procurement, or a related discipline
• CIPS or equivalent procurement certification
• experience in social procurement, social enterprise, or grants related procurement

ROLE BENEFITS

• Brisbane CBD location
• Contract from 20 April 2026 to 18 October 2026 + possible extensnios
• $91.26 per hour + 12% super
• opportunity to contribute within a large and complex government environment
• exposure to meaningful procurement and contract work with a strong operational impact

If you are an experienced procurement professional looking for your next government contract, apply now.

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Jack McDougall 07 3339 5611 or email: jmcdougall@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.