Procurement & Contract Management Professional - Defence

About the role

We are seeking a highly capable Procurement and Contract Management Professional to join our Defence practice in Canberra. In this critical role, you will oversee complex commercial activities for major Defence projects. You will partner with government stakeholders to navigate the Australian legislative framework, ensuring that procurement strategies are implementable, value-driven, and strictly aligned with the public interest.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Leadership: Manage complex commercial arrangements and oversee end-to-end contract administration for high-stakes Defence projects preferably in acquisition and sustainment phases.
• Strategic Negotiation: Participate in negotiations to secure outcomes that protect public sector value and mitigate risk, ensuring all agreements remain conflict-free and aligned with government objectives.
• Operational Excellence: Utilise Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to drive efficient procurement processes, robust data management, and transparent reporting.
• Capability Building: Act as a true partner to the Department of Defence, actively transferring knowledge to build sustainable internal commercial capabilities.
• Ethical Oversight: Ensure all procurement and contract management activities and reporting strictly adhere to the APS Code of Conduct and overarching Australian regulatory frameworks.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging and collaborating with key stakeholders in the delivery of activities.
• Why Join Scyne Advisory?
• Work on high-impact Defence programs that shape Australia's future.
• Be part of a collaborative, expert team that values every person.
• Access professional development, leadership opportunities, and mentoring from industry leaders.
• Help build stronger communities through smarter financial and commercial decisions.
• Ready to turn your expertise into impact?
• Apply now to join Scyne Advisory and help shape the future of Defence's financial and commercial capability. Ensure you detail your Defence commercial experience, ERP proficiency, and confirmation of your current AGSVA clearance level.
• About You
• To be successful in this role, you are a dynamic high-performing commercial professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is motivated to make a difference. Alongside:
• Security Clearance: A current and active AGSVA Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) clearance (this is a mandatory minimum requirement).
• Sector Experience: Extensive, proven experience in procurement, commercial management, and contract administration within the Australian Defence industry with a strong understanding of Commonwealth procurement processes and contracting frameworks.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated, hands-on experience operating within ERP environments.
• Public Purpose Alignment: A strong, demonstrated commitment to public interest outcomes, with a focus on ethical, transparent, and accountability-driven advisory.
• Other Skills: Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Experience mentoring others and managing competing priorities.
• Desirable Qualifications
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Defence or public sector experience essential.
• NV1 or higher clearance mandatory.
• Proficient in ERP.
• Market leading Parental Leave : Allows either carer to take 26 weeks of leave, flexibly, until a child is two years of age. A six-month minimum service requirement for new starters applies. We also make full superannuation contributions for up to 12 months (including unpaid parental leave).
• Additional leave : a 5th week of paid leave to support rest, wellbeing, and inclusion during our annual summer shutdown also Birthday leave, First Nations Cultural Leave, Floating Public Holidays, Leave+ (purchased leave up to 12 weeks), Study Leave, Volunteering Leave, and more!
• Employee share options for every team member, reflecting our commitment to shared success and ownership.
• Smart Device reimbursement : Working flexibly means accessing the information you need on the go. That's why we help pay for your smartphone or tablet, claiming up to $60 a month towards your bill.
• Wellness and Lifestyle benefits : We'll give you $295 a year to spend on items or activities that support your wellness, and up to $205 a year to support your balanced lifestyle.
• Sonder : A digital care platform that empowers people to actively take control of their wellbeing to live well and perform at their best, free to Scyne Employees and their immediate family members.
• We value every person and every voice
• We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• We know that an inclusive culture, and collec

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