Executive Director – Chief Procurement Officer

Executive Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership

Drive the Culture of Best Practice in Service Delivery & Innovation

Make a Difference in the Industry  

The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to giving all children a great start and ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the social, economic and cultural development of Queensland.  The department sets the foundations for quality early learning experiences and delivers world class education services.  We are committed to ensuring our education and care systems are aligned to the state’s employment, skills and economic priorities, and inspire creativity, critical thinking and resilience.  DoE is a diverse organisation with the largest workforce in the state. We are committed to teaching, learning and care environments that have at their centre child/student and staff health and safety.

As Executive Director and Chief Procurement Officer you will be responsible and accountable for the development and implementation of the Department of Education’s procurement strategy and function that is aligned to whole of government approach, achieves outcomes for customers and that leverages the scale of the organisation to deliver sustainable and realisable benefits and savings.

The Executive Director, Chief Procurement Officer is to provide high level leadership and advice by working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.  The Executive Director will develop and maintain customer-focussed, cost-optimised, flexible and responsive facilities management and sustainability services that support and align to governments objectives, Departmental strategies and targets.

The position requires strong professional leadership and management capabilities to lead and manage procurement and facilities services to deliver government priorities along with excellence in client service delivery.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Inspire a shared sense of purpose by leading the development and implementation of a procurement and facilities management service that will support DoE’s overall strategic direction and that aligns to the whole of government approach.
• Develop and lead the delivery of contemporary and fit-for-purpose facilities management services including fleet management, office accommodation, conference services, and utilities and sustainability
• Develop and sustain strategic relationships with key internal and external partners and stakeholders across Queensland Government to maximise the outcomes for DoE customers and stakeholders
• Maintain and develop effective relationships with critical suppliers to ensure that the Department is regarded as a “customer of choice” and gains commercial advantage from such relationships.
• Oversee the development of robust and effective supplier development and performance management.
• Develop and lead sustainability initiatives and coordinate the Department’s reporting on its responses to government sustainability policies, targets and commitments.
• Provide comprehensive briefings and advice to the Assistant Director-General, Finance, Procurement and Facilities and other senior executives on procurement & facilities management strategy, policy and risk minimisation strategies, consultation issues impacting on the department.

As an executive, you will have extensive experience across the public sector and a strong background in strategy and policy implementation, service delivery, and client service. You will have a proven track record as an agent of change in challenging environments and in fostering a confident and capable workforce.

You will process the relevant background and experience, have success in a similar role and you will also be skilled in inspiring individuals and teams in the pursuit of world class service delivery and public-sector management.  This role is offered as an SES contract for a period of up to 5 years, with the possibility of an extension.

For a confidential discussion and to obtain a copy of the role description, please contact Ian Quinn at Dean & Ling Executive on 0403 343 097 or click the apply button. Applications, including your resume and a synopsis of how your experience, abilities and knowledge are relevant to this role, can be submitted no later than close of business on Wednesday 31 July 2024 via the apply button.