Strategic Procurement & Contracts Lead

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36.25 hour working week

Generous salary packaging

Employer super contributions 12.75%

Flexible working hours

Study leave for approved work-related

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Job summary

Legal Aid Queensland is seeking a dynamic Manager of Procurement and Contract Services to lead our procurement and contract management function. You will provide strategic direction, oversee high-value contracts and coordinate with senior leaders to improve outcomes and governance across the organisation.

The role requires significant procurement experience, strong leadership, and a track record in delivering value-for-money solutions while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead Legal Aid Queensland's procurement and contract management function, providing strategic leadership across the organisation.
• Oversee complex procurement activities and manage significant contract portfolios.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement outcomes and strengthen supplier and contract performance.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, policies and processes.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and service excellence while delivering value-for-money solutions.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy knowledge

Communication

Continuous improvement

Job description

Legal Aid Queensland is seeking a dynamic Manager of Procurement and Contract Services to lead our procurement and contract management function. You will provide strategic direction, oversee high-value contracts and coordinate with senior leaders to improve outcomes and governance across the organisation.

The role requires significant procurement experience, strong leadership, and a track record in delivering value-for-money solutions while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.