Then this is the place for you! At the ACCC, we’re proud of the impact we can make together. We understand the responsibilities and challenges that come with a fast moving and ever-changing environment. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It’s why we’re driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It’s why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. At the ACCC, we believe the best version of you is the one that’s true to who you are – and that’s the you we want working alongside us.
We value flexibility, and all roles can be performed from any capital city in a state or territory or Townsville and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis.
Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
What you will do as the Assistant Director, Procurement Policy
- Ensure the proper application, education and implementation of current and emerging procurement policies, including requirements under the Commonwealth Procurement Framework and Rules, Procurement Policy Notes, Procurement Connected Polices and Whole of Australian Government arrangements.
- Manage the development and continuous improvement of ACCC’s procurement framework, processes and templates in consultation with key stakeholders.
- Identify, develop, and deliver training on procurement, contract management and probity matters to ACCC employees.
- Manage and contribute to mandatory reporting obligations by preparing internal Board papers, the Agency’s Annual Procurement Plan, Senate Estimates briefs and reporting spend against the Indigenous Procurement Policy targets, amongst other obligations.
- Provide expert advice and assurance on procurement and contract management processes including advising on the development and compliance review of procurement plans, minutes, request for tender documentation, contracts and contract management plans.
About you
In order to succeed in the role, you will have:
- Demonstrated experience supporting a corporate/ central procurement team in a fast-paced, complex people-centred organisation.
- Demonstrated experience and a strong working knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework, including the application of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, Procurement Policy Notes, Connected Polices and current and emerging Whole of Australian Government requirements.
- Responsibility for leading strategic procurement planning, communicating key policy decisions and effectively managing change within the team and broader agency.
- Experience developing and delivering education and training to assist whole-of-agency capability and compliance uplift while building and sustaining positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Experience completing mandatory governance and compliance reporting obligations such as Senate Orders, Annual Reports and Annual Procurement Plans.
- Demonstrated experience thinking strategically to initiate and develop frameworks and strategies by identifying broader factors, trends and influences to inform more efficient and streamlined procurement processes.
- Demonstrated experience providing timely practical, risk-based advice on complex, high-value procurement processes, with the ability to review the associated procurement documentation to ensure compliance with relevant policies and frameworks.
To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.
How to apply
You will be asked to respond to the statement of claims of no more than 800 words and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum).
Salary: EL1 $127,908 - $141,555 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
Contact Officer: Melissa Baker, 02 6243 4937
Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEST), Monday 17 August 2026
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