Assistant Director, Procurement, EL1, Corporate

3 days ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia ACCC Full time
  • Do you want to wor k at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?
  • Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters?
  • Do you want to lead a small team to deliver high quality procurement advice and support to the ACCC by ensuring compliance to all relevant frameworks, rules and policies?

Then this is the place for you At the ACCC, we're proud of the impact we can make together. We understand the responsibilities and challenges that come with a fast moving and ever-changing environment. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It's why we're driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It's why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. At the ACCC, we believe the best version of you is the one that's true to who you are – and that's the you we want working alongside us.

We value flexibility, and all roles can be performed from any capital city in a state or territory or Townsville and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

What you will do as the Assistant Director

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director role within the ACCC's Corporate Procurement Team is responsible for a range of procurement and contract management outcomes. As the Assistant Director, you will:
  • supervise a small team of procurement professionals responsible for the compliance and delivery of high-quality procurement and contract management results.
  • provide expert advice and assurance on ACCC procurement and contract processes including the development and compliance review of procurement plans, minutes, request for tender documentation, panel arrangements, evaluations, negotiations, probity matters, contracts, and stakeholder engagement.
  • manage the development and continuous improvement of ACCC procurement policies and processes in consultation with key stakeholders.
  • participate in formal procurement and contract management forums and committees such as the Centre of Procurement Excellence.

About You

In order to succeed in the role, you will have:
  • demonstrated experience and a strong understanding of the application of the Commonwealth Government procurement framework including the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, connected polices and emerging Whole of Australian Government (WoAG) requirements.
  • demonstrated experience undertaking end-to-end procurement that includes reviewing and providing constructive advice on procurement plans, approval minutes, contracts and evaluation reports.
  • demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and developing a team, across multiple priorities, to achieve results within a high-performance team environment.
  • excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage several competing priorities and strategic directions.

To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.

How To Apply

You will be asked to respond to the statement of claims of no more than 800 words and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum).

Salary: EL1 $123,702 - $136,900 (plus 15.4% superannuation)

Contact Officer: Melissa Baker,

Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEST), Sunday 14 September 2025
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