Director Strategic Procurement

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Director Strategic Procurement. Terms and conditions vacancy

• $119205 - $135338 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
• Full Time
• Location: ACT or Geelong

Full Time/Part Time
$119,205-$135,338 (plus 15.4% superannuation)

About the NDIA

The purpose of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is to implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability. The NDIA will also provide great benefit to the families and carers of Australians living with a disability. The NDIS is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and will mean peace of mind for every Australian, for anyone who has, or might acquire, a disability.


About the Position

As part of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Corporate Services and Chief Finance Officer Group, the Strategic Procurement Branch delivers enabling services across all NDIA business areas.
The Director Strategic Procurement is a key leadership position and is responsible for the provision of strategic procurement advice and guidance across the NDIA.   The Director Strategic Procurement  will have the ability to lead a high performing and cohesive team that is geographically dispersed across a number of sites and the proven ability to translate strategy into operational goals through application of high order leadership, problem solving and engagement skills.
Key responsibilities include reviewing team and business performance, development and delivery of corporate reporting, assessing and managing risk, identifying and capitalising on opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation, the ongoing development of the procurement skills, capabilities and competencies across the NDIA, and ensuring the NDIA’s procurement and granting activities align with the Commonwealth Resource Management Framework.
About You

To join our team you will:

• have a positive contemporary attitude to people with disability along with extensive understanding and knowledge of disability and its impact on individuals
• have a proven ability to mentor and guide teams drawn from diverse backgrounds in a collaborative and transparent manner
• have outstanding communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain networks to communicate the strategic direction and vision of the agency
• provide strategic advice, problem solving and issues management for internal and external stakeholders in relation to complex and potentially controversial matters
• have high levels of integrity and professionalism to support our values and mission.

For more information on NDIS including our values, capabilities and behaviours along with our application process, please refer to our website.

Position Specifics

• Further information can be found in the attached position description.
• NDIA is committed to becoming a model employer for people with disability who are specifically encouraged to apply
• Recruitability applies to this position: The RecruitAbility scheme supports people with disability applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service (APS) by giving you a better opportunity to put forward your skills and experience during the selection process.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship. Failure to do so may jeopardise your offer of employment.
• Dependent on the role the appropriate working with children and/or vulnerable people checks may need to be undertaken as per State Legislation.

If you have any queries, please contact:

Luke Napolitano
0436 667 304
[email protected]

NDIA welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Except where otherwise provided by law, it is the policy of NDIA to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, colour, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. In addition, NDIA will provide reasonable adjustments for qualified individuals with disabilities.