Director, Business Systems and Data | Full-time Temporary

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government Procurement ACT is seeking a Director, Business Systems and Data. This full-time temporary role will shape whole-of-government procurement systems and reporting, and lead a team to drive value-for-money outcomes across departments.

You will collaborate across government and industry, applying data literacy and analytical skills to deliver practical solutions while upholding governance and public service values. The role supports ABW-style offices with flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Data literacy, strategic analysis and clear communication of results.
• Experience using Excel and Power BI.
• Knowledge of government procurement frameworks.
• Strong staff management and performance management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team managing whole-of-government procurement systems and reporting.
• Drive value-for-money outcomes and cross-government collaboration.
• Deliver smarter procurement solutions for the ACT.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Technical literacy

Government frameworks

Team management

Delivery

Communication

Public service values

Education

Tertiary ICT qualifications

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Director, Business Systems and Data
Full-time Temporary

Details: Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for business systems and reporting? Do you thrive on building strong relationships and delivering practical solutions?

Step into a leadership role where you'll shape whole of government procurement and contracting.

The Contracts and Category Management Team in Procurement ACT is looking for a dynamic professional to lead a team that manages whole of government procurement business systems and reporting. You'll drive value-for-money outcomes, collaborate across government and industry, and help deliver smarter procurement solutions for the ACT. If you're ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

Selection Criteria:

Technical

1. Technical literacy: Demonstrated data literacy, strategic analysis, and critical thinking skills to interpret data, distil issues, and communicate results to different audiences. Experience using reporting and data analysis software particularly Microsoft Office suite of applications, including Excel and Power BI.

2. Government frameworks: Strong understanding of government procurement frameworks, or ability to quickly develop this knowledge.

Behavioural

3. Team management and contribution: Strong staff management skills, including ability to motivate and build staff capability and effectively undertake performance management, while making a positive contribution as a team member themselves.

4. Delivery: Proven ability to work independently with limited direction and manage multiple priorities to effectively deliver outcomes, including team deliverables, procurement objectives, and organisational change.

5. Communication:Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, evidence-based advice; present on complex strategic matters; and negotiate, influence, and build productive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders in a professional and persuasive manner.

6. Corporate: Demonstrated commitment to the public service values and ethical standards, with the ability to show self-awareness, initiative, drive, professionalism, and a proven commitment to respect, equity, and diversity in the workplace, as well as the directorate's work health and safety policies, procedures, and responsibilities.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people, and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in ICT, procurement and project management would be an advantage.
• This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
• This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 2 November 2026 to 31 January 2028 with the possibility of extension.

A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill other temporary or permanent positions in the team over the next 12 months.

The position is based in an office designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. The team is currently working in the office two days a week, working out of 220 London Circuit in the city on Wednesdays and 480 Northbourne Avenue in Dickson on Thursdays.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .

Note

This is a temporary position available from 2 November 2026 to 31 January 2028 with the possibility of extension.