Monitor Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Tenders

About Department of Employment and Workplace Relations procurement

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) is a Commonwealth buyer focused on Australia’s jobs, skills, apprenticeships and workplace relations systems. Public records show 106 tenders, showing a consistently active pipeline across the country, with a notable concentration in QLD (33) and steady demand in ACT (9) and National listings (8). DEWR’s procurement profile is distinctive for its blended mix of delivery funding for national programs and large volumes of ICT and professional services that help the department rapidly scale internal capability, including “ICT Delivery and Enablement Projects – Surge Capabilities.”

What DEWR buys is visible in the titles and categories they use. Labour hire, recruitment and related services dominate (33) with role-based briefs such as “32 Senior Software Engineer (Developer),” “10 Senior Cloud Engineers,” “2 Lead Data Engineers,” “11 Senior Business Analysts,” “2 Test Leads,” and “18 Test Analysts,” plus specialists like “1 Lead Database Administrator,” “3 Lead Data Analysts,” “1 Accessibility Practitioner,” “4 Lead Service Designers,” and “3 Lead UX/UI Designer Interaction Designers.” ICT platforms and assurance feature regularly, from “Software and Cloud Engineering Services” and “Flexnet Manager Suite – Software Asset Management Services” to “Protective Security Policy Framework Assurance and Essential Eight Audit 2026” and “ICT Assurance Review and Future ICT Roadmap - Child Care Integrity Division.” On the program side, procurement and funding rounds include “Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System Program,” “Commonwealth Prac Payment (Vocational Education and Training) Program,” “REAL Innovation Fund,” and the “Reconnection, Employment and Learning (REAL) Program Phase 2,” signalling ongoing opportunities for training, apprenticeships, and employment service providers.

To engage effectively, suppliers should be ready for practical, capability-led evaluations that emphasise relevant government experience, prompt mobilisation, security and privacy assurance, user-centred delivery, accessibility, and value for money. For ICT roles, expect concise, CV-driven responses aligned to specific outcomes and skill levels, often issued in batches where responsiveness and the ability to field complete teams is decisive. Panels and standing arrangements are common for surge and specialist roles, while program opportunities are openly contested and outcomes-focused. Smaller suppliers can break in by targeting single-role briefs (e.g., a “1 Senior Project Officer” or “1 Lead Data Scientist”), subcontracting under larger integrators, or forming consortia for end-to-end delivery. Demonstrating regional reach (particularly for QLD and ACT opportunities), evidenced Essential Eight maturity for relevant work, and clear performance metrics for program delivery will strengthen your bid credibility.

What Department of Employment and Workplace Relations typically buys

• ICT labour hire roles
• Cloud and software engineering
• Data engineering and analytics
• UX, UI and service design
• Project and change management
• Security and assurance audits
• Apprenticeships and VET programs

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Tendering Activity

Based on our data, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations publishes an average of 4 tenders per month. There are currently 5 open tenders from this organisation. Our records for this issuer go back to November 2015.

Open Tenders from Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

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