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Senior Procurement Advisor
Procurement Services; Procurement; Enabling Solutions Group; Brisbane
Join TMR’s Chief Procurement Office as a Senior Procurement Advisor and help deliver strategic procurement and contract management outcomes across the department.
In this 12-month temporary opportunity, you will lead end-to-end procurement activities, provide authoritative advice and partner with business areas to deliver practical, value-for-money solutions. This role is ideal for an experienced procurement professional who enjoys variety, complex sourcing activities and collaborative stakeholder engagement.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Procurement |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/702855 |
| Closing date | 15-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | 02/11/26 - 29/10/27 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Gail A Widrose |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 3338 4093 Access the National Relay Service |
About the team
The Chief Procurement Office forms part of the Enabling Solutions Group and leads TMR's centre-led procurement function. We partner with business areas across the department to deliver strategic sourcing and contract management outcomes, strengthen procurement governance, manage risk and achieve value for money.
The Sourcing and Contract Management team supports the delivery of procurement and contract management outcomes across TMR. The team provides strategic and authoritative advice, leads procurement and contract management activities and works collaboratively with stakeholders to support informed decision-making and sound procurement governance.
About the role
As a Senior Procurement Advisor, you will lead and undertake end-to-end procurement activities, including procurement planning, sourcing strategy
development, market engagement, tender management, evaluation, negotiation, contract establishment and contract handover.
You will partner with business areas to understand their requirements and deliver customer-focused procurement solutions that balance business needs, value for money, risk and governance. You will also manage assigned contracts and supplier arrangements, including performance monitoring, variations, extensions, supplier performance and dispute resolution.
This 12-month temporary opportunity will allow you to contribute to procurement outcomes with broad departmental impact while working collaboratively with clients, suppliers, industry representatives and other government agencies.
What you will bring
To thrive in this role, you will demonstrate:
• strong experience delivering activities across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle
• the ability to provide professional, authoritative and strategic procurement advice
• well-developed business partnering and stakeholder engagement skills
• experience managing contracts and supplier relationships
• sound judgement and a strong focus on value for money, risk and governance
• the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within required timeframes.
Why join TMR?
At TMR, you will join an inclusive and purpose-driven organisation focused on making a difference to the lives of Queenslanders. We support our people to grow and develop while maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences to apply.
How to apply
Apply online through the Smart Jobs and Careers website. Please provide:
• your CV or resume, maximum five pages
• a cover letter, maximum two pages
• contact details for two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance within the previous two years
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/702855/26
Closing Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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