Assistant Director Procurement And Contracts

Parliament Of Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Free on-site parking

Gym membership

Job summary

The Parliament of Australia is seeking an experienced procurement and contracting leader based in Canberra to drive complex procurement activities, strengthen governance and improve contract management practices. You will lead a team delivering high-quality procurement advice, manage risks, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.

The role requires a Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting or higher and the ability to obtain Baseline Vetting security clearance.

Qualifications

• Lead procurement/advisory function with governance and value outcomes.
• Strategic and analytical judgement with extensive procurement/contract expertise.
• Ability to communicate with influence and manage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team providing procurement and contract management advice and delivery services, setting priorities, allocating resources and ensuring timely, consistent and high-quality outcomes.
• Establish QA, escalation and review arrangements; monitor compliance, probity, commercial and delivery risks across the team.
• Provide strategic and authoritative advice to senior executives on complex procurement/contract matters.
• Ensure advice supports DPS priorities, requirements and risk settings.
• Resolve complex stakeholder issues and negotiate outcomes with senior internal stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Procurement expertise

Contract management

Education

Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting or higher

Job description

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.

Job Specific Requirements

• 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.

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.

Duty Statement

Classification: Parliamentary Executive Level 1

Branch: Procurement

Section: Procurement Advice

Immediate supervisor: Director, Procurement

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the specified classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead and manage a team providing procurement and contract management advice and delivery services, setting priorities, allocating resources and ensuring timely, consistent and high-quality outcomes. Establish fit-for-purpose quality-assurance, escalation and review arrangements and monitor compliance, probity, commercial and delivery risks across the team’s work.
• Provide strategic and authoritative advice to senior executives, delegates and business areas on complex, sensitive, high-risk or contested procurement and contract management matters.
• Ensure advice and procurement activities support DPS strategic priorities, operational requirements, stewardship obligations and agreed risk settings.
• Resolve complex stakeholder issues and negotiate outcomes with senior internal stakeholders, suppliers, parliamentary departments and Commonwealth entities.
• Lead the development and implementation of procurement policies, guidance, templates, systems, training and capability initiatives.
• Develop staff capability through clear expectations, coaching, performance management, feedback and development planning, and foster a respectful and inclusive team culture.
• Contribute to branch and departmental planning, governance, assurance and continuous improvement and represent the section in senior forums.
• Model and promote the Parliamentary Service Values, Code of Conduct and DPS leadership behaviours.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the classification.

Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to lead a procurement or professional advisory function and deliver high-quality outcomes through people, priorities and resources.
• Strong strategic and analytical judgement, backed by Extensive procurement and contract management expertise. The ability to provide authoritative advice on high-risk matters within the Commonwealth resource-management framework and integrate operational, commercial, probity, compliance and organisational considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with influence, negotiate outcomes and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage performance, build capability, foster inclusion and create an accountable and service-focused team culture, with behaviours consistent with the Parliamentary Service Values and Code of Conduct.

Our purpose and values

We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.

Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace.

Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building’s architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences – all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.

What we can offer

Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:

• flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational needs of the roles
• ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities
• a competitive remuneration package
• free on-site parking
• free gym membership and access to recreational facilities available a APH
• childcare (pending availability), banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more available at APH.

Salary

An attractive salary, which could be negotiated with the successful candidate, is on offer.