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 important 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.

- Providing strategic advice to the agency on procurement and contract management issues and policy.
- Overseeing the procurement and delivery of contracted goods and services.
- Managing relationships with key agency stakeholders, other agencies, vendors and service providers. This can include undertaking complex contract negotiations and dispute resolution.
- Ensuring contract and procurement services are assessed and delivered in accordance with the intent of the contract, that risks are identified, and performance is effectively managed.
- Leading,



developing and maintaining strategies and plans to optimise and improve the delivery of procurement and contract management services through innovation, systems and technology.
- Overseeing, reviewing and advising on a range of written material including business cases, Cabinet Submissions, Senate Estimate submissions, Ministerial and agency briefs and corporate documentation.
- Applying robust written communication skills to plan, prepare and develop documentation consistent with Commonwealth and agency writing and style guides.
- Leading a team to be high performing and engaged, managing business performance and resources, establishing priorities, monitoring attendance and wellbeing, and developing staff capabilities through coaching, mentoring and succession planning to enhance performance, engagement and retention.

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

In accordance with section 22(6) of the Public Service Act 1999, Services Australia requires applicants to be Australian citizens to be eligible for employment with Services Australia.

An applicant’s suitability for employment with the agency will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes but is not limited to a national police history check, referee checks, code of conduct check and an employment history integrity check.

Some positions within Services Australia may be required to work in settings where mandatory vaccinations are required. Staff in such positions will need to demonstrate that they meet the vaccination requirements or have a relevant exemption.

Services Australia’s workforce operates using an agile approach, and all staff should be prepared to redeploy to critical frontline functions as required. Should you need to redeploy as part of the agency’s surge workforce, all learning and development and technical/site leadership will be provided to you to enable you to undertake that work.

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