Director, Procurement And Contract Management - Flexible Work Arrangements

The Director, Procurement & Contract Management supports IP Australia to achieve our strategic objectives and meet our obligations under the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and other relevant legislation. The Director does this by leading a small team of subject matter experts and working as a trusted advisor to the organisation on Procurement and Contract Management matters.

Position duties

• Provide expert advice, assurance and reporting to the organisation on Procurement and Contract Management matters.
• Lead a team to provide Procurement and Contract Management services to the organisation including:
  • Maintaining appropriate Procurement and Contract Management frameworks, policies and guidance and supporting their effective implementation through proactive stakeholder engagement;
  • Providing accurate, complete and timely advice that appropriately considers business outcomes;
  • Implementing simple and effective Procurement and Contract Management tools for staff;
  • Monitoring and reporting on organisational Procurement and Contract Management and performance including risks;
  • Identifying and implementing appropriate training and awareness programs to build the Procurement and Contract Management capability of staff.
• Build effective working relationships with the Executive and all business areas, including the Office of Legal Counsel.
• Work across the organisation to identify and implement innovation and business improvement opportunities related to Procurement and Contract Management.
• Build effective relationships with other government entities to share and implement better practice Procurement and Contract Management practices.

Looking for more information?

For more information about this role, including the type of person we are looking for, please refer to the Position Profile available by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Applications close at 11:55pm AEDT on Monday 29 January 2024.