Procurement & Contracts Lead – Strategy & Governance

The Department of Parliamentary Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Free gym membership

Childcare (pending availability)

Job summary

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is seeking an experienced Assistant Director Procurement and Contracts to lead the Procurement team within the organisation. Based in Canberra, you will drive procurement governance, oversight, and contract management practice to deliver compliant and value-for-money outcomes for Parliament House.

You will work closely with the Branch’s Procurement Business Partners to plan and execute procurements, manage risks, and uplift procurement capability

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a procurement and contract management team, setting priorities and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Provide strategic and authoritative advice to senior executives on high-risk procurement matters.
• Ensure procurement activities support DPS priorities and risk settings.
• Resolve complex stakeholder issues and negotiate outcomes with senior stakeholders.
• Lead development and implementation of procurement policies, guidance and templates.
• Develop staff capability and foster an inclusive team culture.
• Contribute to branch planning and represent the section in senior forums.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the classification.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement governance

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Education

Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting or higher

Tools

SAP Ariba

ERP systems

Job description

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is seeking an experienced Assistant Director Procurement and Contracts to lead the Procurement team within the organisation. Based in Canberra, you will drive procurement governance, oversight, and contract management practice to deliver compliant and value-for-money outcomes for Parliament House.

You will work closely with the Branch’s Procurement Business Partners to plan and execute procurements, manage risks, and uplift procurement capability