Assistant Director Procurement and Contracts

Department of Parliamentary Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Parliamentary Services in Canberra is recruiting for a Parliamentary Executive Level 1 Assistant Director Procurement and Contracts within Procurement. You will lead the team responsible for procurement and contract reporting, governance and oversight, working with the Branch’s Procurement Business Partners to plan procurements and contract management effectively.

The role drives uplift of procurement and contract management practice at DPS, managing a wide range of goods and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and contracting leadership.
• Strong governance and contract management capability.
• Collaborative leader with stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead team responsible for procurement and contract reporting, governance and oversight across DPS.
• Work with Procurement Business Partners to plan procurements and contract management.
• Drive uplift of procurement and contract management practice at DPS.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Governance

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Education

Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting

Job description

Assistant Director Procurement and Contracts

Department of Parliamentary Services – Canberra ACT

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Executive Level 1 Assistant Director Procurement and Contracts within Procurement.

The role sits within the Procurement, Contracting, Legal and Enterprise Project Management Office Branch, delivering critical enabling functions for the Department.

You will lead the team responsible for procurement and contract reporting, governance and oversight across DPS. Working closely with the Branch’s Procurement Business Partners, you will help business areas plan and undertake procurements and contract management effectively, manage risks and meet Australian Government requirements. You will drive the continued uplift of procurement and contract management practice at DPS.

DPS procures and manages a wide range of goods and services to support the operation of Parliament House. These range from everyday corporate supplies and professional services to complex technology, construction, maintenance and specialist services that help keep Parliament House secure, functional and accessible.

The Opportunity

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Executive Level 1 Assistant Director Procurement and Contracts within Procurement.

The role sits within the Procurement, Contracting, Legal and Enterprise Project Management Office Branch, delivering critical enabling functions for the Department.

You will lead the team responsible for procurement and contract reporting, governance and oversight across DPS. Working closely with the Branch’s Procurement Business Partners, you will help business areas plan and undertake procurements and contract management effectively, manage risks and meet Australian Government requirements. You will drive the continued uplift of procurement and contract management practice at DPS.

DPS procures and manages a wide range of goods and services to support the operation of Parliament House. These range from everyday corporate supplies and professional services to complex technology, construction, maintenance and specialist services that help keep Parliament House secure, functional and accessible.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced procurement and contracting professional with a strong background in leading complex procurement activities, strengthening governance and improving contract management practices. You will be a collaborative leader who can provide clear, practical advice, build productive stakeholder relationships and support teams to achieve compliant and value-for-money outcomes.

Eligibility

• Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting or higher is essential.
• The position is based in Canberra.
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.

Notes

At DPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as neurodivergent, and mature aged people.

Getting to know the Department of Parliamentary Services

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) supports Australia’s Parliament and parliamentarians through innovative, unified and client focused services. DPS is proud to be the custodian for Australian Parliament House (APH) as the working symbol of Australian democracy and as a significant destination for our citizens and international visitors alike. It is a place where more than 3,500 people work on sitting days and which nearly one million people visit each year.