Finance and Property Group The Finance and Property Group provides Finance and Property services across the Commission, including the provision of procurement and contract management services and advice. The Procurement and Commercial Services Section takes ownership of the Commission's procurement and contract management framework ensuring we meet our compliance obligations with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and associated Whole of Australian Government policies. The Commission is looking for opportunities to optimise existing system and procurement and contract management practices to deliver the best practice and cost-effective solutions. The role supports the group with oversight of governance processes of procurements and contracts, whilst contributing to the development of the Commission's strategic procurement plan and providing specialist advice. About the Team Join our supportive team, where your contribution is truly valued. We are part of a dynamic and innovative group that is rapidly growing, filled with passionate individuals who want to make a positive difference in Commission culture and service delivery. We are seeking talented and motivated people to assist us in progressing key priorities of the group, which includes uplifting contract management and procurement practices within the Commission. About the Role As an Assistant Director within the Procurement and Commercial Services section, you will lead a small team of procurement professionals to support the Director, Procurement and Commercial Services, the Chief Financial Officer and the Commission through the delivery of procurement and contract management services and advice. The role may have a primary focus on either Goods and Services or ICT procurements depending on relevant skills and experience. A broad knowledge in managing various procurement and contract types and approaches (for example RFT, panel, collaborative procurements and Limited Tenders) will be of significant advantage. The role will also provide support to the other procurement streams within the section depending on operational requirements. You will exercise a significant degree of independence (under the support of the Director of Procurement) and perform an important team leadership role in managing and advising on complex Commission-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. The key duties of the position include Act as a key point of contact, and escalation, for the Commission's business areas to engage where required Corporate Division input (Legal Services, People and Culture, Governance and Risk), and ensure business areas efficiently and effectively navigate Consultancy, ICT and other procurements, and enterprise labour hire procurement processes in line with Commission policy and procedures. Manage and lead a team of procurement professionals, including providing clear and consistent communication, setting clear performance and behavioural standards, managing performance, delegating responsibility and guiding and developing people. Drive continuous business improvement. You will have an eye for opportunity and driving efficiencies particularly strengthening the Commissions internal procurement processes to align and be compliant with the CPRs and associated Whole of Australian Government policies and working collaboratively with the Assistant Director Reporting and Governance to develop and implement new process and procedures. Manage, lead and be accountable for procurement planning, tendering and contract formation and initial contract management activities, while ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies, processes and procedures. Develop and implement procurement related documentation including plans and strategies, risk and performance reviews and other contract documentation in collaboration with other Section and Commission staff. Provide input into Procurement and contract reporting in conjunction with the Reporting and Governance team Manage, lead and provide expert advice, assistance and services for procurement policy, technical, commercial, legal, financial investigation and other requirements as applicable in order to support procurement and contract management outcomes. Translate and apply legal principles, legislative and mandatory policy compliance obligations and critical commercial procurement risk and performance requirements related to procurement and contract management. Ensuring that procurement artefacts are recorded and stored appropriately within Commission tools and applications, for example Sharepoint and TechnologyOne. Other duties in line with the APS ILS Framework that applies to this position (refer to EL1 Capability Summary).