AddressJoin a driven, passionate and innovative team making a lasting impact as we support our Government & Defence clients.
EMA Advisory is a Canberra based, boutique commercial advisory firm, specialising in providing Federal Government & Defence with expert commercial resources and assistance to facilitate the delivery of Australian capabilities.
These capabilities include complex ICT procurement and emerging sectors such as the Australian Defence Space sector due to their critical contribution to Defence.
Come join an experienced, dedicated and passionate team who will encourage you to step out of your comfort zone, hone your skills to solve complex and unique problems for our clients.
We don’t just advise on solutions – we implement them! There is no better place to help change the parameters of commercial advisory than being able to influence innovative procurements from within Government.
The Role
We are excited to be active participants in the push to uplift procurement resource skills and standards to professionalise procurement activities.
We are seeking Senior Federal GovernmentProcurement & Contract Management Professionals to join our team. This is a Canberra based role. You will work directly with our clients to provide complex and strategic commercial and procurement advice and solutions including:
- Analysing and researching Government procurement strategies with business areas;
- Providing practical and fit-for-purpose procurement solutions;
- Drafting procurement documentation including business cases, requirements; statement of work, approach to market and approval documentation;
- Contract cost optimisation activities to maximises value-for-money outcomes;
- Developing procurement strategies and plans for the Department’s leadership;
- Finalising procurement documentation through approval delegates; and
- Upskilling and mentoring of APS personnel.
We are seeking people who are driven,innovative and client focused and who are truly committed to adding value to the client and EMA Advisory. We have a culture of continual learning and the application of those skills to their client engagements striving for performance and cost efficiencies without sacrificing governance or regulatory obligations.
Security - AGSVA Cleared NV1 (or higher) essential.
For more information about us visit www.emaadvisory.com.au
Necessary criteria:
- A qualified commercial resource with higher degree qualifications;
- Practical experience in Federal Government/Defence Procurement & Contract Management roles;
- Excellent pragmatic negotiation skills;
- Practical & working knowledge of CPR's & the PGPA; and
- Ability to thrive under pressure.
Nice to have:
- Legal qualifications are an advantage;
- Defence experience is highly regarded.
