Procurement and Grants Director (EL2)

About the role

A Commonwealth department delivering national policy and programs funded by contracts and grants is seeking a permanent Director to lead its Procurement and Grants team in the Financial and Resource Management Branch. The team covers Procurement Policy and Services, Grant Policy and Services and the Procurement Partnering Pilot, which works alongside business areas to build capability and improve service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Shape procurement and grants framework policy and initiatives and drive their implementation across the department
• Lead the rollout of the Procurement Partnering Pilot and embed a consistent partnering model with business areas
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight on procurement and grants advice, policies, procedures and legislation, and address emerging issues early
• Engage senior leaders and stakeholders so initiatives align with business objectives
• Report accurate, evidence-based data on key initiatives to the executive
• Manage risk and provide assurance on compliance with the PGPA Act, the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and the Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles
• Lead the team, build capability, support professional development and engagement and wellbeing

Required profile

• Experienced procurement and grants practitioner with strong knowledge of the PGPA Act, the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and the Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles, and a record of driving compliance
• Proven leadership experience in team building, staff development and strengthening organisational culture
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance; Australian citizenship required
• Desirable: tertiary qualification in procurement, business, law or a related discipline, and a Certificate IV in Procurement

Required skills

• Strategic and critical thinking applied to complex problems
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder relationship building
• Data analysis and reporting for diverse audiences, including senior leaders
• Organisation and judgement under competing deadlines and priorities

What we offer

• Permanent, full-time EL2 position with salary of $152k - $182k plus 15.4% superannuation
• Canberra-based with flexible working arrangements