Job description
We’re seeking to engage an experienced Procurement and Contract Manager to step into an EL1 role for an 8‑month temporary opportunity in Townsville. This role supports a busy capital works and operations program and suits someone who is confident managing construction or technical contracts, working with multiple stakeholders, and keeping projects on track.
Reporting to the Director - Business Operations and Capital Works, you will manage procurement and contracts for a range of construction and technical projects. This includes helping define scopes of work, going to market, assessing tenders, setting up contracts and actively managing them through to delivery. You will work closely with Finance, Legal and project teams and deal regularly with external suppliers and contractors.
About you
You are organised, practical and comfortable working in a structured government environment. You can manage competing priorities, handle detailed information and take responsibility for keeping work moving. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Reporting to the Director - Business Operations and Capital Works, you will manage procurement and contracts for a range of construction and technical projects. This includes helping define scopes of work, going to market, assessing tenders, setting up contracts and actively managing them through to delivery. You will work closely with Finance, Legal and project teams and deal regularly with external suppliers and contractors.
About you
You are organised, practical and comfortable working in a structured government environment. You can manage competing priorities, handle detailed information and take responsibility for keeping work moving. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong experience managing construction or technical contracts
- A good understanding of government procurement and contract rules
- Experience managing contracts across timeframes, budgets and delivery requirements
- A careful, detail‑focused approach to reviewing technical and contract material
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and confidence dealing with stakeholders
- Qualifications in contract management, procurement, project management, engineering, or similar experience
- Demonstrated experience with construction and/or technical projects
- Proof of Australian Citizenship
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
