Closes: 23 January 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 11740
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 09 January 2026
Contact Officer: Nithya Sambasivam on
Details: Do you want to be at the forefront of shaping procurement policy?
The Procurement Policy Section within Procurement ACT shapes the development and implementation of effective and practical procurement legislation, policies and advice that can be readily applied to procurement. A key focus of this team is how legislation and policy can assist Territory entities to achieve social, environmental and ethical outcomes through procurement.
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.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
* Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience working in fields such as public policy, procurement, law or communications is desirable but not mandatory.
* Experience in using Excel and Power BI, SharePoint, and/ or Squiz Matrix is desirable.
* This position does not require a pre-employment medical or Working with Vulnerable People Check.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 December 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete a short-written assessment and / or provide examples of work products as part of the application process.
An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill this and similar future vacancies across Procurement ACT that may arise over the next twelve months.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit a one-page pitch addressing the Professional/ Technical Skills, Knowledge Capabilities and Behavioural Capabilities specified in the Position Description. Please also provide a current curriculum of no more than three pages and the details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
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 until 31 December 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.