Director, Procurement & Grants Policy and Partnering

HorizonOne Recruitment Pty; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 152,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion emphasis

Job summary

HorizonOne Recruitment Pty in Canberra seeks a permanent Director to lead Procurement and Grants within the Financial and Resource Management Branch. You will shape policy, implement the Partnering Pilot, and report to senior executives with data-driven insights.

The role combines procurement and grants policy leadership, team development, and risk management, with a focus on compliance and strategic influence across the department.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement and grants expertise with knowledge of Commonwealth frameworks.
• Proven leadership in building teams and shaping organisational culture.
• Strategic and analytical thinker delivering practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement and grants functions, setting policy and ensuring compliance.
• Oversee the Procurement Partnering Pilot and embed a consistent model across areas.
• Provide strategic guidance on policies, procedures and legislation; address issues early.
• Engage senior leaders to align initiatives with business objectives and risk controls.
• Report data-driven insights to the executive for decision-making and planning.
• Manage risk and ensure PGPA Act and Commonwealth rules compliance.

Skills

Procurement and grants expertise

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Policy implementation

Risk management

Team development

Education

Tertiary qualifications in procurement, business, law or related discipline

Certificate IV in Procurement

Job description

HorizonOne Recruitment Pty in Canberra seeks a permanent Director to lead Procurement and Grants within the Financial and Resource Management Branch. You will shape policy, implement the Partnering Pilot, and report to senior executives with data-driven insights.

The role combines procurement and grants policy leadership, team development, and risk management, with a focus on compliance and strategic influence across the department.