About the Role
The Manager, Procurement Shared Services will lead a corporate procurement team, overseeing procurement activity across DGS and providing expert advice and high-quality support to internal stakeholders and client departments. The role will manage procurement systems, processes and shared service resources, while supporting staff wellbeing and development, prioritising workloads and delivering improvement initiatives. The position plays a key role in ensuring procurement practices are fair, transparent, accountable and focused on achieving value for money.
Key Accountabilities
Develop and manage procurement strategies, policies, systems, templates and guidance, ensuring consistent and compliant practices across the department.
Prepare high-quality reports, briefs and correspondence for senior management, executives and Ministers, communicating complex procurement matters clearly to diverse audiences.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following attributes:
Understands complex organisational systems, identifies opportunities for improvement and drives value, efficiency, return on investment and risk management.
This role is Ongoing and is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
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How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on 9 September 2026. All applications should include:
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).
Other relevant information
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.
