Procurement Officer Salary (Australia)
Official Australian Public Service (APS) & Federal Government Procurement Salary Guide. Verified data from active departmental Enterprise Agreements and APSC resources.
Important Classification Notice
Procurement Officer is a professional role rather than a legislated APS classification. In the Australian Public Service, these positions are typically classified across the APS4, APS5, APS6, and EL1 (Senior Procurement / Procurement Manager) bands depending on the level of financial delegation, complexity of purchasing, and department structure.
Procurement Officer Salary Snapshot
Official wage ranges and estimated take-home pay structures across typical APS classification levels:
APS4 Level
APS5 Level
APS6 Level
EL1 Level
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APS Procurement Level Guide
Overview of responsibilities and typical salary ranges for procurement officers in the public service:
| APS Level | Typical Procurement Role | Salary Range | Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| APS 4 | Procurement Officer | $77,865 – $90,500 | Handles entry-level transactional purchasing and processing. Evaluates quotes, raises purchase orders, publishes notices, and answers minor supplier queries. |
| APS 5 | Procurement Officer (Mid-Level) | $88,085 – $102,500 | Coordinates minor-to-medium value tender exercises. Evaluates supplier requests, compiles panel contracts, and administers ongoing performance milestones. |
| APS 6 | Senior Procurement Officer | $100,190 – $124,800 | Leads complex departmental procurements and approach-to-market strategies. Serves as key adviser on tender evaluation boards and drafts custom contract clauses. |
| EL 1 | Procurement Manager / Assistant Director | $120,750 – $151,200 | Directs divisional procurement strategy and risk controls. Negotiates high-value contracts, establishes departmental panel deeds, and briefs executive delegates. |
Salary by Agency
Compare base salary scales across 12 major federal departments:
| Agency | APS 4 Scale | APS 5 Scale | APS 6 Scale | EL 1 Scale | Enterprise Agreement | Official Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Finance | $81,900 – $88,900 | $91,900 – $100,900 | $103,900 – $121,900 | $126,500 – $146,800 | Department of Finance Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027 | Official EA ↗ |
| Department of Defence | $81,868 – $88,900 | $91,085 – $100,400 | $103,190 – $121,780 | $123,500 – $142,800 | Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA) 2024 | Official EA ↗ |
| Department of Home Affairs | $78,900 – $87,900 | $88,900 – $97,900 | $101,900 – $119,900 | $121,900 – $138,900 | Home Affairs Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027 | Official EA ↗ |
| Services Australia | $77,865 – $86,500 | $88,085 – $97,400 | $100,190 – $118,780 | $120,750 – $137,900 | Services Australia Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027 | Official EA ↗ |
| Australian Taxation Office (ATO) | $79,865 – $87,500 | $89,085 – $98,400 | $101,190 – $119,780 | $125,000 – $145,000 | ATO Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027 | Official EA ↗ |
| Department of Health & Aged Care | $79,800 – $86,900 | $89,600 – $98,600 | $101,600 – $119,600 | $124,800 – $144,500 | Department of Health and Aged Care Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027 | Official EA ↗ |
| Department of Education | $78,500 – $85,500 | $88,500 – $97,500 | $100,500 – $118,500 | $125,200 – $145,200 | Department of Education Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027 | Official EA ↗ |
| Department of Infrastructure, Transport & Regional | $79,900 – $86,900 | $89,900 – $98,900 | $101,900 – $119,900 | $126,100 – $146,200 | Infrastructure Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027 | Official EA ↗ |
| Department of the Treasury | $82,500 – $89,500 | $92,500 – $101,500 | $104,500 – $122,500 | $128,400 – $148,900 | Treasury Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027 | Official EA ↗ |
| Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) | $83,500 – $90,500 | $93,500 – $102,500 | $105,500 – $123,500 | $130,500 – $151,200 | PM&C Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027 | Official EA ↗ |
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | $78,900 – $85,900 | $88,900 – $96,900 | $100,900 – $118,900 | $120,900 – $137,900 | DAFF Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027 | Official EA ↗ |
| Attorney-General’s Department | $80,500 – $87,500 | $90,500 – $99,500 | $102,500 – $120,500 | $125,800 – $145,800 | AGD Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027 | Official EA ↗ |
Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) Framework
All procurement officers in the federal public service operate under the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), published by the Department of Finance. The CPRs establish the fundamental framework of policies, procedures, and accountability requirements for government purchasing.
- Value for Money: The core principle of all government procurement. Officers must select the bid that represents the best overall outcome, factoring in price, quality, lifecycle costs, and risk management rather than just the lowest initial quote.
- Ethical Procurement: Acting with integrity and avoiding conflicts of interest. Officers must treat all potential suppliers fairly and equitably.
- Accountability and Transparency: Documenting decisions clearly and reporting all contracts valued at $10,000 or more on AusTender within 42 days of execution.
- Competition Requirements: Promoting open competition in the market to ensure that public resources are used efficiently.
Following the CPRs ensures that public expenditure complies with the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act).
Responsibilities of a Procurement Officer
Operational and strategic procurement duties carried out by public service officers under PGPA directives:
Procurement Planning
Defining clear procurement objectives, estimating overall lifecycle costs, assessing commercial feasibility, and choosing optimal approaches to market (RFQ/RFT).
Market Research
Conducting supplier capability reviews, evaluating industrial capacity, analyzing pricing methodologies, and assessing regional supply limitations.
RFQs (Request for Quotation)
Developing technical specifications, listing clear value criteria, selecting qualified panel suppliers, and processing quote results for standard business acquisitions.
RFTs (Request for Tender)
Drafting request documentation, managing industry briefing sessions, publishing packages on AusTender, and answering formal supplier questions.
Tender Evaluation
Coordinating or serving on tender evaluation panels, checking compliance, scoring bids against Value for Money criteria, and preparing detailed evaluation reports.
Contract Management
Developing contract management plans, tracking key delivery milestones, processing necessary variations, and completing formal close-out steps.
Vendor Management
Monitoring vendor performance, maintaining regular communication logs, tracking SLA metrics, and resolving contractual delivery disputes.
Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) Compliance
Ensuring all buying activities strictly align with the CPRs published by the Department of Finance, with core focus on achieving Value for Money.
Risk Management
Identifying operational, financial, and safety risks in commercial arrangements, drafting risk registers, and setting key controls.
Purchase Orders
Creating and approving purchase orders in SAP/TechnologyOne, and confirming appropriate financial delegate sign-offs.
Contract Reporting
Publishing Commonwealth contracts valued over $10,000 on AusTender within 42 days, and satisfying Senate Order 11 (Murray Motion) reporting.
Financial Delegations
Verifying appropriate delegate authorizations under Section 23 of the PGPA Act before making financial commitments.
Required Skills & Capabilities
Core technical and professional competencies required to execute public buying procedures successfully:
Government Procurement
Deep understanding of public sector financial management, accountability frameworks, and procurement guidelines.
Contract Management
Monitoring supplier delivery, drafting contract variations, and managing SLA performance.
Negotiation
Developing commercial negotiation strategies to secure value-for-money outcomes.
Risk Management
Identifying procurement-specific risks and executing effective mitigation controls.
SAP Ariba
Daily usage of enterprise procurement software for sourcing, contract drafting, and vendor management.
TechnologyOne
Core general ledger system for processing purchase orders, invoices, and payment runs.
Microsoft Excel
Budget modelling, evaluation analysis, and cost-benefit comparison tables.
Stakeholder Engagement
Communicating with internal business units (delegates) and external suppliers.
Financial Analysis
Cost analysis, pricing structures evaluation, and value-for-money assessments.
Communication
Drafting complex tender documents, evaluation reports, and briefs for delegates.
Problem Solving
Resolving supplier performance issues, delivery bottlenecks, and contract compliance disputes.
PGPA Compliance
Applying Section 15 guidelines of the PGPA Act to secure public resource efficiency.
Government Procurement Systems
Federal procurement workflows depend heavily on enterprise software systems, with usage varying based on department size and technology infrastructure:
- SAP & SAP Ariba: Main enterprise resource platforms used by major departments for supplier management, sourcing events, and contract compliance.
- TechnologyOne: Leading SaaS general ledger platform used by smaller statutory authorities for purchase approvals, ledger updates, and supplier payments.
- AusTender: The mandatory web portal for publishing approaches to market, receiving bids, and reporting executed agreements.
- Microsoft 365 & Power BI: Utilized for evaluation panel scoring sheets, compiling data, and visualizing agency procurement spend dashboard KPIs.
Benefits & Work Conditions
Key employee benefits and workplace conditions enshirined in Commonwealth agreements:
15.4% Employer Super
Generous super contribution paid on top of base salary — providing a major retirement boost.
Hybrid & Flexible Work
Formal work-from-home agreements (2–3 days per week) enshrined in agency Enterprise Agreements.
Purchased Leave (4+4)
Option to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of annual leave per year via regular pay deductions.
Learning & Development
Financial support and study leave for procurement-specific qualifications like CIPS.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free, confidential professional counselling services for employees and families.
Standard Flexible Leave
20 days of annual leave and 18 days of personal/carer’s leave accrued annually.
Working Conditions
Procurement officers operate in a professional office environment, with standard conditions outlining daily work patterns:
- Standard Hours: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours daily) with standard flex-time provisions for APS4-APS6 officers.
- Flexible Working: Formal WFH guidelines enshirining 2-3 days work from home weekly.
- Procurement Deadlines: Elevated work volumes around June (EOFY) when departments rush to execute funding commitments.
- Security Clearance: Most positions require a Baseline clearance, with Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) required for defence procurement.
Procurement Career Progression Roadmap
Typical milestones, required experiences, and indicative salary growth throughout a procurement career in government:
APS3 Administration Officer
$67,875 – $74,980Milestone: Process basic purchase orders, log simple supplier invoices, and support panel coordinators.
APS4 Procurement Officer
$77,865 – $90,500Milestone: Run standard RFQs, update AusTender contract records, and draft quote evaluation reports.
APS5 Procurement Officer
$88,085 – $102,500Milestone: Manage minor contract panels, coordinate supplier SLAs, and support major tender projects.
APS6 Senior Procurement Officer
$100,190 – $124,800Milestone: Lead major RFTs, chair tender evaluation boards, and advise divisions on CPR compliance.
EL1 Procurement Manager
$120,750 – $151,200Milestone: Enforce PGPA Act controls, lead strategic commercial negotiation, and manage procurement teams.
EL2 Director Procurement
$150,800 – $195,000Milestone: Direct agency-wide commercial strategy, manage multi-million dollar panels, and advise CEO.
Chief Procurement Officer
$200,000+Milestone: Direct global portfolio sourcing strategies, manage agency supply chains, and act as chief executive advisor.
Required Qualifications & PD
Qualifications depend on the level of seniority, but typical guidelines indicate:
- Baseline Degrees: Bachelors of Commerce, Business, Accounting, or Supply Chain Management provide solid baseline analytical credentials.
- Vocational Certificates: Diploma of Procurement and Contracting (PSP50616) is highly recognized for senior APS6 positions.
- Professional Accreditations: Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) certification (MCIPS) is preferred for EL1/EL2 management.
Current APS Procurement Vacancies
Procurement roles are regularly advertised across the federal public service on APS Jobs.
Data sourced from official APSC vacancy boards. Last checked 31 July 2026.
Procurement Officer Salary Trends
Historical and scheduled base wage increases enshirined under the 2024-2027 enterprise agreements:
Scheduled EA Wage Increases
Inflation & WPI Alignments
APS enterprise agreements enshrine standard salary increases designed to protect public servants from CPI inflation cost pressures. Wage indexation guarantees that procurement salaries scale predictably over the multi-year duration of the agreement.
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