EL1 Assistant Director, Procurement

About the role

The EL1 Assistant Director of Procurement will lead Treasury’s procurement function, providing strategic direction, expert advice and oversight to ensure value for money and compliance with governance, probity and legislative requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing procurement team, fostering capability and continuous improvement.
• Provide authoritative guidance on complex, high‑value procurements and support business areas in delivering procurement activities.
• Oversee procurement governance, reporting, risk identification and policy development across the department.
• Collaborate with senior executives and stakeholders to align procurement practices with agency goals.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years experience in a central procurement role with expert knowledge of procurement and contract‑management policies and legislation.
• Proven experience leading and coaching a small team, building procurement capability and a collaborative culture.
• Demonstrated ability to manage procurement reporting, provide specialist advice on complex procurements and make decisions that meet legislative and policy standards.
• Strong capability to handle multiple priorities, think strategically and work independently within senior‑management constraints.