Contracts & Procurement Manager – Department of Defence
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770635
- Agency: Department of Defence
- Job Title: Contracts & Procurement Manager
- Position Number: JOC/03754/26
- Classification: APS Level 6
- Closing Date: Sunday 19 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Harman ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Harman
- Salary: $99,733 – $112,431
- Office Arrangement: Flexible (Defence is committed to supporting workplace)
About Department of Defence
Knowledge of or ability to understand Simple Procurement processes and Contract or
Project Management principles.
Understanding of Commonwealth Procurement Rules and PGPA Act.
Outcome focused, highly motivated, organised and proactive team player.
Experience in developing and implementing work plans, setting performance indicators, and
reviewing individual, team performance, focusing on identifying opportunities for building
team capability and continuous improvement.
Sound initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and the application of practice
and procedures to ensure it aligns with the strategic objectives.
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to liaise with various levels of stakeholders
in relation to complex issues.
Values team work and performs well in a diverse and integrated environment.
Our Ideal Candidate
The Joint Capability Training Branch (J7) is a part of HQJOC based at HMAS Harman in
Canberra. The J7 plans and executes realistic and relevant training for the Joint Forces. They are
located in the Florence McKenzie Building, which is a purpose built facility capable of hosting large
numbers of personnel in a simulated training environment. The J78 is the Business Capability &
Interoperability Directorate and supports the administrative, financial and commercial functions of
the J7.
Our staff have access to flexible working hours with opportunities for home-based or remote work.
Defence provides employees with the option to undertake further studies, training and a
superannuation contribution of 15.4 per cent, with the opportunity for you to make additional
personal contributions. We are committed to the personal and professional development of our
staff, and welcome interested candidates to apply to join our team.
Duties
- The Role
- The Contract & Procurement Manager is responsible for delivering contracting and procurement
- outcomes in support of exercise operations, applying sound judgement, initiative and a high level
- of expertise within established legislative and policy frameworks. The role independently manages
- end-to-end procurement processes and provides specialist advice on contracting activities to
- ensure timely, compliant and value-for-money outcomes.
- You are responsible for planning, sourcing, evaluation and contract establishment for a
- diverse range of services and goods.
- Exercise independent judgement in managing competing priorities and resolving
- procurement issues within defined parameters.
- Identify, engage and manage contractors to deliver critical support services, including travel,
- construction, catering, transport, cleaning, security and infrastructure works.
- Monitor contractor performance, address issues proactively, and ensure delivery against
- contractual requirements.
- Apply detailed knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and relevant
- legislation to ensure procurement and contracting activities are compliant, defensible and
- auditable.
- Provide advice to stakeholders on procurement obligations, risks and appropriate
- approaches.
- Manage procurement activities within approved budgets, ensuring effective use of public
- resources and achievement of value-for-money outcomes.
- Identify, assess and mitigate procurement and contract risks, escalating issues where
- appropriate.
- Build and maintain productive working relationships with internal stakeholders and external
- suppliers.
- Provide clear, accurate and timely advice on procurement processes, requirements and
- constraints to support informed decision-making.
- Analyse procurement and contracting challenges, develop practical solutions, and contribute
- to improvements in procurement practices, systems and processes.
- This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence
- Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base
- salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for
- positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For
- further information, please contact the contact officer.
Eligibility / Notes
- Security Clearance:
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.
How to Apply
Position Contact Andrew Horrigan, 08 7971 9541
Agency Recruitment Site https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=DE95A9A2-7390-71A1-ED0A-ED0AAAF0A
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