Manager, Procurement and Contract Services

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

Manager, Procurement and Contract Services

Legal Aid Queensland's vision is to be a leader in a fair justice system where people are able to understand and protect their legal rights. Our purpose is to provide quality, cost effective legal services to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland.

We embrace diversity, flexibility, learning and continuous improvement to deliver quality legal services. The work is challenging but rewarding - and that is why staff wellbeing and work/life balance are a top priority for us.

About the role

As the Manager, Procurement and Contract Services, you will lead Legal Aid Queensland's procurement and contract management function, providing strategic leadership and expert advice across the organisation.

You will oversee complex procurement activities, manage significant contract portfolios, and ensure procurement practices align with legislative, policy and governance requirements.

Working closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders, you will identify opportunities to improve procurement outcomes, enhance organisational capability, strengthen supplier and contract performance, and drive continuous improvement across systems, policies and processes. Leading a high-performing team, you will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and service excellence while delivering innovative, value-for-money solutions that support Legal Aid Queensland's strategic objectives.

About you

We're looking for a confident and capable leader who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience managing complex procurement activities and high-value contracts.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing procurement and contract management functions.
• Knowledge of the Queensland Procurement Policy, relevant legislation and procurement governance frameworks.
• Experience developing or improving procurement policies, procedures and systems.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering practical business outcomes.

As a member of the Legal Aid Queensland Community, you will receive:

• A 36.25 hour working week (full time hours)
• Generous salary packaging
• Employer super contributions of 12.75%
• Study leave for approved work-related courses.

Find out more about working in Legal Aid Queensland here: https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/About-us/Careers