Policy and Process Specialist

4 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Downer Group Full time

We’re seeking a Policy and Process Specialist to join our Group Procurement & Property team. This role is essential to modernising and maintaining procurement and property policies and processes that drive compliance, enhance operational efficiency, and align with business objectives.

You will work across a wide network of stakeholders to ensure governance frameworks are user-friendly, fit-for-purpose, and adopted consistently. By combining strong process thinking with the ability to influence and engage others, you will contribute to a procurement culture that’s built on accountability, trust, and performance.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Governance and Standards**
Maintain and improve Downer’s Procurement and Property TDS (Tools, Documents & Standards) to ensure policies and processes are current, practical, and effectively implemented across the organisation.
- **Compliance Monitoring**
Assist in monitoring and reporting on policy compliance across business units, identifying areas for improvement and supporting corrective actions.
- **Stakeholder Engagement**
Develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including executives and cross-functional teams, to promote adoption of procurement and property standards.
- **Process Development**
Support initiatives to modernise and streamline procurement and property processes, ensuring alignment with Downer’s strategic priorities.
- **Training and Communication**

**What You Will Bring**
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Supply Chain, Commercial Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
- 3-5 years’ experience in Procurement Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, or a related governance/process role
- Proven experience working in large, complex environments with corporate-level suppliers
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence and present confidently
- Excellent attention to detail and policy/process development capabilities
- High level of organisational and analytical skills, with a focus on compliance and continuous improvementAbility to work across functions and levels to embed best practices and support business needs

**Benefits of working with Downer**
- Work with an ASX listed company, working with market leaders.
- Grow your career with us, we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning:

- Professional development programs
- Access to professional memberships and industry networks
- Be part of a team that cares, we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employee’s wellbeing needs:

- Flexible work arrangements
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Programs promoting diversity and inclusion
- A range of Corporate Benefits, including:

- Discounted services (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms)

**Why Downer?**

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

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