Head of Procurement & Contracts – Strategic Leader

Legal Aid Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36.25 hour week

Salary packaging

Employer super 12.75%

Study leave

Job summary

Legal Aid Queensland invites applications for the role of Manager, Procurement and Contract Services in Brisbane. You will lead procurement and contract management, ensuring governance and policy alignment while driving value-for-money initiatives across the organisation.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and a track record with high-value contracts. You will oversee a team, foster collaboration and deliver practical procurement outcomes that support the organisation's

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing complex procurement activities and high-value contracts.
• Experience developing or improving procurement policies, procedures and systems.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex procurement activities and manage significant contract portfolios.
• Ensure procurement practices align with legislation, policy and governance frameworks.
• Provide strategic leadership and advice across the organisation to improve outcomes.
• Lead a high-performing team and drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and policies.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract management

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Legal Aid Queensland invites applications for the role of Manager, Procurement and Contract Services in Brisbane. You will lead procurement and contract management, ensuring governance and policy alignment while driving value-for-money initiatives across the organisation.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and a track record with high-value contracts. You will oversee a team, foster collaboration and deliver practical procurement outcomes that support the organisation's