Principal Procurement Officer A07.1

Our client, a Queensland Government department, is seeking an experienced procurement and contract management professional for a 6-month assignment based in Berrinba.

This full-time role (36.25 hours/week) offers an hourly rate of $85.31 + super and sits within the department’s Business Services team, supporting a broad range of contract and vendor management activities.


Key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Deliver and monitor vendor contracts and supplier performance
• Provide procurement leadership and operational support across the program
• Advise and support managers in contract performance and issue resolution
• Drive cost-saving outcomes through strategic sourcing initiatives
• Contribute to the development of procurement tools, systems, and procedures

What we’re looking for:

• Strong background in government procurement and contract management
• Experience managing higher-risk procurement and governance processes
• Familiarity with vendor performance frameworks and reporting
• Ability to contribute to process improvement across procurement functions
• Must be eligible to work in Australia and provide a recent Criminal History Check

Why consider this role?

• High-impact role supporting a major Queensland Government program
• Hourly rate of $85.31 + super
• Stable 6-month contract with the possibility of extension
• Collaborative and experienced internal team environment
• Based at the department’s Berrinba office, Monday to Friday

Apply now
To express your interest, click “Apply” and upload your CV, or contact Max Brown at max.brown@chandlermacleod.com for a confidential discussion. Submissions close soon so applicants are encouraged to Apply early.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.