Closes: 12 May 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 31428
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 May 2026
Contact Officer: Alice Stainlay on **************@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 0***
Details: If you are an innovative thinker with experience in procurement, enjoy working collaboratively, have the ability to interpret legislation, have a history of delivering high quality customer service and can handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, then we are keen to hear from you.
The Assistant Director, Procurement delivers of a range of time-critical procurement activities, contract management and reporting, and some financial administration.
Some activities include:
* Prepare procurement documentation and contracts required to successfully deliver procurements compliant with ACT government legislation, policies and procedures, to ensure a value for money outcome is achieved within required timeframes
* Provide procurement advice to the Events team participating in procurement activities
- Ensure compliance with legislative requirements including ACT Government and Directorate policy frameworks relating to procurement
* Produce and assure high quality documentation across the procurement lifecycle and reporting information as required
* Manage a small team of Procurement and Finance staff
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 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.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.
How to Apply: Provide a copy of your curriculum vitae and a pitch of no more than one page outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
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Note
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.