Do you want to be at the forefront of shaping procurement policy and driving procurement capability? Are you interested in strategic leadership and inspiring a team? Procurement ACT has a temporary Assistant Director (SOGC) vacancy within the Procurement Capability and Governance Section available immediately for a 6-month period with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. We are looking for candidates who will be able to work across the Procurement Policy and Capability Branch, though generally focusing on the work of the Procurement Capability and Governance Section. As an Assistant Director you will assist to lead a small section and report to a Director within the Procurement Policy and Capability Branch. An Assistant Director may also undertake work across Procurement ACT, including within the Goods and Services Branch, as needed. The Procurement Capability and Governance Section focuses on uplifting procurement capability across the ACT Government, including through leading the design and delivery of procurement learning and development initiatives. The Section also acts as the secretariat to the Government Procurement Board, administers the Goods and Services Accreditation Program (including reviewing applications for accreditation and making recommendations to the governing body) and manages other fora such as the Procurement Community of Practice. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Procurement ACT will also consider part-time and job-sharing arrangements. Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. Selection may be based on applications only. A merit pool may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill similar permanent and temporary vacancies over the next 12 months. How to Apply: Applicants must submit the following; An application of no more than two pages addressing the Selection Criteria within the Position Description; A current curriculum vitae of no more than three pages; Contact details of two referees; and An additional short statement outlining any preference to work part-time or in a job-sharing arrangement. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. Procurement ACT will also consider part-time and job-sharing arrangements.
