Closes: 31 January 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 36760
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 January 2026
Contact Officer: Lara Widdup on or
Details: ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is offering an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and enthusiastic person to fill the role of Assistant Director, Contracts and Procurement, within Corporate Services.
The successful applicant will assist in the development, delivery and management of contracts for ACTCS and be the primary point of contact for all ACTCS' procurement needs. This will include providing advice, guidance, and support to officers within ACTCS, whilst delivering the annual procurement plan.
As part of your duties, you will develop, implement and refine procedures for contract management and the administration of contracts to ensure consistency and performance in the delivery of services. You will also monitor and report on the application of contract key performance indicators and related processes and apply strategies to address and improve any identified gaps.
Further to this, you will build productive working relationships to achieve individual, team and organisational objectives. This includes undertaking a range of procurement and contract management activities, such as, contract negotiation, contract management and deliverable assessment.
To be successful, you will have demonstrated experience in the management, facilitation and delivery of procurement and contract management, including a background in high value and high-risk ICT procurements. In addition, you will have demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining strong professional relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, including the ability to effectively manage enquiries, issues, disputes, variations, risks and negotiations.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
* Formal qualifications in Procurement and Contracting are highly desirable.
* The successful candidate may be required to undergo a National Police Check.
* This position may require a pre-employment medical.
* To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
* If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.
How to apply: Applicants are required to submit two items:
* A one-to-two-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements
* A current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager).
Please ensure you submit all required items.
Applications should be submitted .
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