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Assistant Director Procurement and Contracts

Company: Department of Parliamentary Services

Job Title:Assistant Director Procurement and Contracts

Employment Type:Ongoing

Closing Date: 11:30pm AEST, 29 October 2026

The Opportunity

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Executive Level 1Assistant Director Procurement and Contractswithin Procurement.

The role sits within the Procurement, Contracting, Legal and Enterprise Project Management Office Branch, delivering critical enabling functions for the Department.

You will lead the team responsible for procurement reporting, governance and oversight across DPS. Working closely with the Branch’s Procurement Business Partners, you will help business areas plan and undertake procurements effectively, manage risks and meet Australian Government procurement requirements. You will drive the continued uplift of procurement and contract management practice at DPS.

DPS procures and manages a wide range of goods and services to support the operation of Parliament House. These range from everyday corporate supplies and professional services to complex technology, construction, maintenance and specialist services that help keep Parliament House secure, functional and accessible.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced procurement and contracting professional with a strong background in leading complex procurement activities, strengthening governance and improving contract management practices. You will be a collaborative leader who can provide clear, practical advice,



build productive stakeholder relationships and support teams to achieve compliant and value-for-money outcomes.

Job Specific Requirements:

- 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 aBaseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.

At DPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as neurodivergent, and mature aged people.

Duty Statement

Classification:Parliamentary Executive Level 1

Branch: Procurement

Section: Procurement Advice

Duty Statement

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the specified classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Lead and manage a team providing procurement and contract management advice and delivery services, setting priorities, allocating resources and ensuring timely, consistent and high-quality outcomes.



Establish fit-for-purpose quality-assurance, escalation and review arrangements and monitor compliance, probity, commercial and delivery risks across the team’s work.
- Provide strategic and authoritative advice to senior executives, delegates and business areas on complex, sensitive, high-risk or contested procurement and contract management matters.
- Ensure advice and procurement activities support DPS strategic priorities, operational requirements, stewardship obligations and agreed risk settings.
- Resolve complex stakeholder issues and negotiate outcomes with senior internal stakeholders, suppliers, parliamentary departments and Commonwealth entities.
- Lead the development and implementation of procurement policies, guidance, templates, systems, training and capability initiatives.
- Develop staff capability through clear expectations, coaching, performance management, feedback and development planning, and foster a respectful and inclusive team culture.
- Contribute to branch and departmental planning, governance, assurance and continuous improvement and represent the section in senior forums.
- Model and promote the Parliamentary Service Values, Code of Conduct and DPS leadership behaviours.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to the classification.

Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated ability to lead a procurement or professional advisory function and deliver high-quality outcomes through people, priorities and resources.
- Solid strategic and analytical judgement, backed by Extensive procurement and contract management expertise. The ability to provide authoritative advice on high-risk matters w

📌 Assistant Director Procurement and Contracts (Canberra)
🏢 The Department of Parliamentary Services
📍 Canberra