About the Department of Education: Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us. Why this Role? Responsibilities include: Lead, manage and continue to build a team of branch staff, both public servants and contractors, who undertake a variety of end-to-end procurement activities. Provide mentoring, guidance, development opportunities, on-the-job training and advice to branch staff, stakeholders, customers across the department, across government and within industry. Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of: The strategic direction of the department and relevant individual strategic initiatives. Current department demand. End users' requirements. Potential changes in future demand for products and services. Supply markets, including new product and service innovations. Opportunities for product and service substitution. Performance of current sourcing strategies, contracts and arrangements. Whole of government procurement strategies and initiatives that may impact the Department. In conjunction with key stakeholders, lead the development of strategies that deliver Departmental and Government objectives and priorities and minimise risk, including the development of plans for significant procurement. Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities. Interested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description Contact Name: Katie Martin, 0437 711 110 Closing Date: Sunday, 14 September 2025 We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
