Procurement and Contract Management

The Procurement and Contract Management Profession contributes to a lasting professional APS workforce. 

The profession:

• establishes professional networks and communities
• supports specialist career development
• collaborates with Australian and international organisations to share best practice knowledge.

The Procurement and Contract Management Profession connects practitioners who manage contracts and procurement activities across government. The profession contributes to ensuring that government resources are utilised effectively and responsibly.

Hear from the co-Heads of the Procurement and Contract Management Profession:

• Julia Pickworth, Deputy Secretary, Industry and Commercialisation Group, Department of Industry, Science and Resources
• Richard Windeyer, Deputy Secretary, Commercial Group, Department of Finance

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The Procurement and Contract Management Profession is designed for you if you are:

• responsible for contributing to, leading or overseeing APS procurement processes
• interested in strengthening your procurement and contract management skills
• new to procurement or contract management.

Joining the Procurement and Contract Management Profession places you at the intersection of ethics, efficiency and impact. You can play a pivotal role in ensuring government procurement advances national priorities while delivering value for Australians. As a member, you’ll have opportunities to:

• learn how to oversee major contracts
• negotiate with suppliers and ensure compliance
• achieve the best outcomes for government and the public.

You will receive updates from senior leaders on the latest news and policy developments. You will hear from buying, sourcing and business development experts across public and private sectors.

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The Procurement and Contract Management Profession Strategy sets out a clear vision for building a professional, skilled and adaptive workforce across the public service. It outlines practical initiatives to strengthen capability, create structured career pathways and enhance the professionalisation of procurement and contract management. 

The strategy creates a plan to attract, develop and retain specialist talent. This helps ensure best-practice government delivery and addresses the increasing demands of public procurement and contract management.

Read the full Procurement and Contract Management Profession Strategy to learn more.