About the job

Services Australia (the agency) is seeking experienced leaders with procurement, contract management and/or commercial skills.

Directors within the division operate with a significant degree of independence and work under the broad guidance of a National Manager to deliver quality outcomes.

In performing a leadership role, Directors identify and drive innovation, develop staff, manage and lead change and have an active role in contributing to and implementing the branch, division and agency’s strategic direction.

Vacancies exist for Directors with relevant skills and experience, including:

- Leading strategically key procurements.
- Managing complex contractual arrangements and supplier relationships.
- Advising on conflict of interest and probity risks.
- Panel procurement and management of supplier relationships.
- Providing procurement policy advice, sound commercial advice and guidance.

Experience in any of these areas,



or the ability to quickly acquire relevant knowledge and skills, will be highly regarded. Salary is negotiable based on skills and experience.

A merit pool will be established and may be used to fill future vacancies.

Role Requirements

Essential Requirements

Security Clearance level required: Baseline (or the ability to obtain and maintain).

Desirable Qualifications

- Diploma or Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting.
- Bachelor's degree in fields with relevant skills, such as Finance, Law, Commerce and Accounting.

Highly desirable skills / experience

- Commonwealth Procurement Frameworks, including the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, and the Digital Sourcing Framework.
- Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
- Whole of Australian Government contracting arrangements.

📌 Director - Procurement and/or Contract Management (Canberra)
🏢 Services Australia
📍 Canberra