Director, Procurement

Job Description

About the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (the Commission) was formed on 1 January 2019. We work to improve the lives of older people by maintaining the integrity of the aged care system. As the single independent regulator of Australian Government aged care services, we offer a variety of interesting and challenging jobs across most capital cities. It is an exciting time to join the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, with major reforms underway to improve aged care in Australia. You will be contributing to our role as the national regulator to safeguard and protect older Australians receiving aged care services.Meet some of our people and learn more about the Commission and our Regulatory Strategy on our website About the Role As the Director of Procurement, you will lead a team of procurement professionals to support the CFO and the Commission through the delivery of procurement and contract management services and advice.You will exercise a significant degree of independence and perform an important leadership role in managing and advising on complex agency-wide procurement activities as well as supporting and advising on contract management across the Commission, ensuring these activities are undertaken in a manner that is compliant with the relevant Commission and Australian Government requirements. Position Duties Preparing, interpreting and/or quality assuring high-level policy advice, reports, briefs, minutes, and correspondence within tight and competing deadlines Strategically plan, advise on and support Commission wide procurement needs with stakeholders to support the effective delivery of Commission objectives Represent the Commission in high-level discussions and negotiations with key stakeholders where required Building strategic stakeholder relationships and managing complex projects collaboratively, including with organisations, and other government agencies Exercising sound judgement in the development of appropriate policies, systems, procedures, and controls to enhance the accuracy, timeliness and presentation of work within the group, in particular relating to procurement and contract management Work in partnership with evaluation teams comprised of key subject-matter experts and other key stakeholders from across the organisation, supplemented with additional resources and expertise (e.g, governance and risk, financial and legal) to deliver the Commission's strategic procurement agenda Provide advice on contract management activities and issues to business areas across the Commission as required Oversee and co-ordinate mandatory reporting obligations of Commonwealth agencies (AusTender, Senate Order (Murry Motion), Indigenous Procurement and others) as required. Leading and supporting staff through driving a culture of continued development and improvement within the team Other duties in line with the EL2 Work Level Standard as directed Position Eligibility Requirements (Selection Criteria) : To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following: Extensive procurement and contract management knowledge and understanding of Commonwealth legislation and policies, especially the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act), the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and the Australian Government Contract Management Guide Demonstrated experience and success in leading and delivering complex procurement activities and providing contract management services and advice, ideally with experience undertaking information and communications technology procurements for services, both project and sustainment in nature The ability to provide advice and recommendations to the CFO and the Commission's senior leadership on procurement and commercial options, including risk and price implications The ability to provide advice and recommendations to the CFO and the Commission’s senior leadership on contract management issues and options The ability to identify emerging risks, issues, and interdependencies, while considering these implications to propose solutions Dynamic leadership of teams and activities with the ability to consider and implement approaches that best achieve procurement outcomes Business partnership and representation skills, and the ability to negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders, including potential external suppliers, through high level engagement and communication when required Key Capabilities Lead, manage, consolidate and implement the functions of the Commission’s procurement and contract framework including a review of all existing procurement and contract management strategies, policies, systems and practices. Provide specialist procurement and contract advice as a trusted Business Partner to enable effective engagement in tendering processes, including value for money / quality outcomes, contracts, and delivery. You will be a motivated and a strong collaborative partner, with extensive experience delivering and advising on complex procurement and contract management activities within the Australian Government You must be able to apply practical, sound judgement in achieving procurement and commercial outcomes, understand opportunities and challenges that come from working within a smaller entity, and contribute to the broader effective operation of the CFO Group, Corporate Division and broader organisation You will engage in complex problem-solving and identify and manage complex and time-sensitive risks as part of delivering complex procurement and contract management services and advice that will impact the Commission's strategic, political, financial, and operational outcomes. You will also be responsible for building and actively managing key stakeholder relationships within and outside the Agency Federal government experience in a similar role is essential, and a formal qualification in procurement and/or contract management, or other relevant professional qualifications is highly desirable Other relevant qualifications or memberships (desirable). NV1 Security Clearance desirable or a minimum Baseline Position Notes: Salary offered will be between $136,307 - $161,381 per annum depending on skills and experience. In addition, 15.4% superannuation will be paid. Only candidates who hold Australian citizenship can apply. Appointment is conditional on successfully completing a national police check. For more information, please visit Non-ongoing opportunity will be offered for an irregular/intermittent term. Opportunities will be offered for varying periods up to 12 months with the option to extend to a total of 24 months. Merit Pool established through this selection process may be used to fill this or future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies. In your application, please provide a statement of claims against the position eligibility requirements (selection criteria) in no more than 600-words, including what strengths you would bring to the role, and a copy of your CV. Please complete the application and submit by 11.30pm (AEDT) Sunday 02 February 2025. Please contact our recruitment team on (02) 9633 3262 or for assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application. Specific questions about the roles can be directed to Chris Davis by emailing with Position title in the subject line. Diversity and Inclusion The Commission is committed to fostering a workplace with flexible work arrangements to support a diverse, respectful and inclusive culture for all staff.The Commission recognises the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and is committed to the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan. The Commission values the unique knowledge and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees which strengthens and supports our focus on protecting and enhancing the safety, health, wellbeing and quality of life of aged care consumers.Further information: For further information about the Quality Commission, office locations and other related resources, please visit more information on the Australian Public Service, please visit and #J-18808-Ljbffr