Senior Procurement Strategy Lead — Assistant Director

Australian Department of Health Disability & Ageing; Sydney; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Department of Health Disability & Ageing is seeking an Executive Level 1 – Assistant Director to lead the Procurement Business Partners Section in Sydney. The role focuses on delivering strategic procurement advice, building governance, and guiding teams to achieve value-for-money outcomes across the department.

Responsibilities include leading a skilled advisory team, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring activities comply with Commonwealth policies.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a procurement advisory team in a large public sector organisation.
• Ability to interpret Commonwealth procurement policies and governance frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross‑agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Procurement Business Partners Section.
• Deliver high‑quality procurement advice and support across the department.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, policy and governance requirements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Procurement advisory

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Job description

The Australian Department of Health Disability & Ageing is seeking an Executive Level 1 – Assistant Director to lead the Procurement Business Partners Section in Sydney. The role focuses on delivering strategic procurement advice, building governance, and guiding teams to achieve value-for-money outcomes across the department.

Responsibilities include leading a skilled advisory team, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring activities comply with Commonwealth policies.