Job Description

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This is a 12-month temporary Executive Level 1 opportunity based in Canberra , with hybrid working arrangements

Procurement Capability & Contract Management Lead n

As the Procurement Capability & Contract Management Lead, you will report to the Assistant Manager – Procurement and operate with a high degree of autonomy.

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You will work closely with business areas, delegates, contract managers and senior stakeholders to build procurement capability, provide expert advice and improve the agency's approach to contract management.

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Your work will include:

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- Leading the development and implementation of procurement and contract management frameworks, guidance, tools and templates.
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- Designing and delivering practical procurement and contract management training, including workshops, learning pathways and quick-reference resources.
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- Providing senior advice on complex procurement and contract management matters, including contract variations, supplier performance, contractual disputes, value for money, probity and Commonwealth Procurement Rules compliance.
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- Acting as a senior escalation point for the Procurement Team and providing continuity and decision support during periods of high workload or priority activity.
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- Working with business areas to identify capability gaps and develop practical solutions that improve procurement and contract management outcomes.
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- Refreshing and maintaining procurement content, SharePoint resources, templates, forms, process maps and user guidance.
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- Contributing to procurement governance, assurance, audit recommendations, conflict-of-interest guidance and contract management controls.




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- Supporting improvements to procurement and contract management processes within the agency's TechnologyOne ERP and related systems.
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- Building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative, practical and risk-aware service culture.
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Ideal experience includes nn
- Strong practical experience across the procurement lifecycle and contract management, including complex Commonwealth contract management and procurement advice or delivery.
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- Training and capability development.
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- Ability to design practical learning products, confidently deliver training and translate policy or procedural requirements into user-friendly guidance.
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- Stakeholder engagement and influence, robust communication, consultation and facilitation skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders and support business areas to adopt improved practices. Framework and policy development
n Experience developing frameworks, operating models, templates, procedures or guidance that are clear, usable and aligned to governance requirements.
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- Judgement and problem solving -Ability to work through complex, ambiguous or sensitive matters and provide balanced, risk-aware and defensible advice.
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- Leadership and team support -Ability to provide senior-level backup, support team capability, prioritise work and act as a trusted escalation point for complex matters. Systems and process improvement
n Ability to identify opportunities to improve procurement and contract management processes, including through system guidance, workflow improvements or better self-service resources.
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