Procurement Commercial Support

We currently have an opportunity for a Procurement Commercial Support to join our Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice team. Reporting to Performance Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.

Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity 

Downer holds a long-term Asset Management and Facilities Management contract with the Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice that proactively manages and delivers to the national portfolio of facilities including 15 prisons, 98 courts and 141 community correctional sites. 

As a Procurement Commercial Support, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, commercially robust procurement outcomes across the business. You will be responsible for preparing, coordinating, and compiling quotation packages arising from procurement activities, ensuring submissions are accurate, complete, and aligned with Downer’s commercial standards.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, you will help foster a low-risk, no-surprises environment by ensuring all quotation submissions and subcontract award documentation clearly define scope, inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, dependencies, and risks. You will also support the successful execution of procurement activities through the preparation and issuance of contract documentation that complies with Downer’s standard contractual requirements and governance frameworks.

What You’ll Do 

Working closely with the Procurement team and Project Managers, you'll play a key role in delivering commercially sound procurement outcomes and supporting successful project delivery. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing high-quality quotation packages that accurately reflect procurement outcomes while minimising commercial, financial, and delivery risk to Downer.
• Drafting and issuing subcontract award and contract documentation that is accurate, complete, and aligned with approved commercial outcomes and Downer standards.
• Supporting effective supplier engagement and contract administration through the delivery of clear, consistent, and commercially robust documentation.
• Identifying and escalating risks, assumptions, contractual issues, and dependencies early, enabling informed decision-making and protecting Downer’s commercial interests.
• Ensuring quotations, contracts, and supporting documentation clearly define scope, inclusions, exclusions, and key obligations to drive successful project outcomes.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to maintain strong governance, compliance, and commercial discipline throughout the procurement lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality commercial documentation that supports business success.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

• Experience in commercial management, project management, quantity surveying, construction, or a related delivery environment.

• Strong understanding of the Construction Act, contract administration, progress claims, variations, record keeping, and commercial governance.
• Proven experience preparing high-quality commercial, procurement, quotation, and contract documentation with exceptional attention to detail.
• Sound knowledge of procurement processes, subcontract management, commercial risk, and supplier engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across project and procurement teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, integrated team environment, applying sound judgement and a proactive approach to identifying and managing commercial risks.
   

This role would suit either an experienced Project Manager or commercial professional looking for a change of pace, or an emerging Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor seeking to further develop their commercial and procurement expertise in a supportive environment.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation 

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career. 

• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.

• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.

• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
Click "APPLY" and please include your CV and copies of relevant licenses/qualification. The reference number for this role is 734475.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.