Role highlights
* Deliver complex, high‐value procurements that enable world‐class science
* Work across a diverse, unique portfolio of projects, assets and services
* 2‐year term opportunity with 15.4% super
The opportunity
Ready to use your procurement expertise to help deliver science that matters? CSIRO is looking for a Procurement Advisor to join our Strategic Procurement team and lead high‐value, complex procurements that enable world‐class research and support major national science projects.
In this role, you'll run end‐to‐end open approaches to market and work across a truly diverse portfolio from corporate services and state‐of‐the‐art lab builds, to facilities upgrades, specialist scientific equipment and services that support the CSIRO Research Vessel and the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex.
High‐level duties include
* Undertake complex procurements and tender‐related activities in a manner compliant with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), internal procedures and procurement policies.
* Explain procurement processes and requirements to clients to ensure compliance with the CPRs and procurement policies while adopting best practice in a time‐pressured environment.
* Lead development of all associated procurement and tender documentation and manage the tender process from beginning to end.
* Provide support in developing sourcing strategies that support CSIRO objectives.
* Assist in the development of contracts as an outcome of procurement activities (e.g., Australian Standard Construction contracts, Deeds of Standing Offer, standard CSIRO templated contracts).
* Complete reporting of applicable procurement contracts.
* Liaise with internal clients to anticipate their needs and provide options that deliver the best value for money for CSIRO.
Role particulars
Location and office arrangements: All AU CSIRO Sites considered
Salary: AU$100,103 – AU$113,251 per annum (pro rata for part‐time), plus 15.4% superannuation
Tenure & work schedule: Specified term of 2 years
Reference: 102903
Essential Criteria
* Working knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPR) or similar procurement frameworks.
* Experience undertaking Requests for Tenders (RFT) in accordance with policies and procedures; provide examples of RFTs undertaken, including role outline.
* Experience developing tender documentation, including internal approvals and approach‐to‐market documentation.
* Demonstrated ability to manage own workload to achieve results professionally and timely.
Desirable
* Relevant qualifications in government procurement and/or experience in a similar role.
* Highly developed Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
* Highly developed and influential communication and problem‐solving skills.
* Experience drafting contracts.
* Understanding of how the CPRs apply to a Corporate Commonwealth Entity (CCE) organisation.
Inclusion and belonging
Solving Australia's greatest challenges requires a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We recognise that diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal‐employment‐opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.
Eligibility
Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment is subject to a national police check and may be subject to other security, medical or character requirements.
Child safety
CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programmes. Child Safe Policy.
Applications close
28 April 2026, 11pm AEDT
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