Procurement Manager

Overview

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This is a Band 7-8 position based in Canberra, with consideration for AFP National Office locations. The AFP offers flexible work arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Base pay range

A$118,673.00/yr - A$138,349.00/yr

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What is the role?

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and dynamic leader to join the AFP in a role responsible for the delivery of dedicated and specialist end-to-end procurement services.

What will you do?

Band 7

• Lead a high performing team to achieve the AFP's strategic corporate direction.
• Exhibit sound judgement and a willingness to innovate and experiment with different approaches.
• Build a customer-centric culture that adapts to solve complex issues.
• Be forward thinking and self-motivated in driving corporate excellence, with a strong record of building corporate capability and leading people.
• Have excellent stakeholder relationship skills, including the ability to provide insightful, persuasive and trusted advice to a diverse range of senior stakeholders.
• Lead by example, embodying the AFP's values and the inclusive culture to which we aspire.

Band 8

• Senior Team Leader responsible for developing people, managing change and influencing behaviours to create a supportive culture that values diverse perspectives.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team delivering a centralised procurement and contract management service through a business partner model.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to achieve organisational outcomes in line with CFO Command priorities, regulatory frameworks, and the AFP Code of Conduct.
• Manage resources, set work priorities, develop strategies and evaluate outcomes.
• Identify and drive performance improvements and measure organisational performance.
• Develop team members and provide support and advice; provide HR and management support to team members and supervisors.
• Build and sustain relationships with stakeholders internally and externally to the AFP.
• Provide sound advice to the business on improving practices; ensure issues in systems and services are addressed.
• Represent Central Procurement Services at inter- and intra-agency meetings as required.

We're interested in hearing from people who have a genuine passion for leading and driving change with a commitment to doing the right thing to ensure we put our customers' needs first.

Qualifications and eligibility

• You must be an Australian Citizen.
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Demonstrated expertise, experience and contemporary knowledge relevant to the role.
• Relevant qualifications or extensive experience in the area of expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering applicable corporate services.
• Knowledge of government and industry strategic initiatives.

Additional Information

• This is an AFP Band Level 7-8 position.
• The roles are ideally based in Canberra, with consideration for AFP National Office locations.
• Flexible work arrangements are supported; successful applicants are expected to work from the office 2-3 days per week for team connectivity.
• When applying, nominate which band level(s) you wish to be considered for; you will be assessed against the bands you select.
• For further information regarding this opportunity and what it is like to work within the Procurement Team at the AFP, please view the Candidate Pack via the provided link.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At the AFP we value diverse perspectives and experiences and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer Phone: 0428669487

Contact Officer Email: CPS-BP-Recruitment@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 18/09/2025

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• General Business
• Industries: Law Enforcement

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