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About the Procurement and Contract Management Profession

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.

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.

Heads of the Procurement and Contract Management Profession

Julia Pickworth, Deputy Secretary, Industry and Commercialisation Group, Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Portrait of Julia Pickworth

Richard Windeyer, Deputy Secretary, Commercial Group
Department of Finance

Portrait of Richard Windeyer

Together, Julia and Richard bring a unique blend of Commonwealth procurement and industry-side experience in procurement and contract management.

As joint Heads of Profession, Julia and Richard:

  • champion existing procurement and contract management tools, resources, networks and policies to support consistency across the APS
  • identify opportunities for improvement while maintaining a central focus on achieving value for money and an appropriate use of tax-payer funds
  • advise agencies on strategies to grow, build and strengthen procurement and contract management expertise.

Julia and Richard will leverage their local and international networks, and in-depth knowledge of procurement and contract management, to guide the Procurement and Contract Management Profession.

Benefits of joining the Procurement and Contract Management Profession

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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