Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer | Darwin, NT

CELOTTI WORKFORCE is currently seeking an experienced Senior Procurement & Contracts Officer for our client working within the local government sector, based in Darwin, NT.

This role will suit a commercially minded Procurement and Contracts professional with strong experience across end-to-end procurement, tender management and contract administration, ideally within government or local government environments.

The position is available on a full-time temporary basis through to 29 January 2027, with the preference for a candidate operating at a Level 7 capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing end-to-end procurement processes, including complex, high-value and high-risk tenders.
• Developing, reviewing and improving procurement procedures, policies, systems and templates.
• Preparing, evaluating and managing tender documentation, including supplier assessments and debriefings.
• Drafting, reviewing and administering contracts.
• Managing contract extensions, variations, requests and supplier performance.
• Providing specialist procurement and contract management advice to internal stakeholders.
• Monitoring contract performance, compliance and procurement reporting.
• Supporting supplier negotiations and resolving contractual disputes.
• Developing and maintaining procurement frameworks, internal controls and governance processes.
• Mentoring and providing day-to-day guidance to procurement team members.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrated experience in a Procurement or Contracts Officer position.
• Previous government or local government experience, highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of procurement legislation, policies and governance frameworks.
• Experience managing end-to-end tender processes and contract administration.
• Ability to develop and improve procurement procedures, documentation and templates.
• Experience managing complex procurement activities, including high-value and high-risk tenders.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and provide specialist procurement advice.
• Relevant qualifications in Procurement, Contracting or Business will be highly regarded, or equivalent industry experience.

What We Can Offer:

• Full-time temporary contract through to 29 January 2027.
• Based in Darwin, NT.
• Level 6: $53.0848 per hour + casual loading.
• Level 7: $58.2134 per hour + casual loading.
• Preference for an experienced Level 7 candidate.
• Opportunity to contribute to improving procurement frameworks, procedures and systems.
• Work within a professional government environment.

How to Apply:
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role as a Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer, please click  APPLY ,  or submit your resume to tpe @celotti.com.au  or contact  CELOTTI WORKFORCE  on  1300 235 688.
  
About Us: 
CELOTTI WORKFORCE is a specialist provider of temporary and permanent blue and white collar staff to the building, infrastructure and resources sectors across Australia. We seek the highest calibre candidates for our assignments which span small to major engineering and construction projects and mainstream operations in our select sectors .
  
Supporting Diversity:
CELOTTI WORKFORCE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in strength through diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful and fair working environment; encouraging applications from women, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islanders, and people of all backgrounds and beliefs to apply for our positions.