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 a Baseline 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

Immediate supervisor: Director, Procurement

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.

Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able,



to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.

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 within the Commonwealth resource-management framework and integrate operational, commercial, probity, compliance and organisational considerations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with influence, negotiate outcomes and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage performance, build capability, foster inclusion and create an accountable and service-focused team culture, with behaviours consistent with the Parliamentary Service Values and Code of Conduct.

Our purpose and values

We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.

Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace.

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📌 Assistant Director Procurement And Contracts (Canberra)
🏢 Parliament Of Australia
📍 Canberra