We are seeking a passionate procurement professional to join the Procurement Capability, Compliance, Systems and Regional Support team as a Senior Procurement Advisor within the Finance, Procurement and Facilities Division of the Department of Education.
If you are passionate about helping others succeed and want to improve how procurement is experienced, understood and applied across a large and diverse organisation, we encourage you to apply.

Job details

About the Team:

The Finance, Procurement and Facilities Branch operates in a large, decentralised environment supporting schools, regional offices and corporate teams across Queensland. We are transforming how procurement services are delivered by focusing on customer experience, capability, governance and continuous improvement. Our goal is to make procurement easier to understand and apply, enabling confident, informed and risk-aware decision making across the department.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement practitioner who enjoys helping others succeed. Working across one of Queensland Government's largest purchasing environments, you will support purchasing delegates, procurement practitioners and business stakeholders through practical guidance, support services and training that help them confidently navigate procurement requirements. You will contribute to procurement capability uplift, service improvement and better customer outcomes across the department.

Working within the Procurement Capability, Compliance, Systems and Regional Support team, you will support purchasing delegates, procurement practitioners and business stakeholders through practical guidance, support services and training that help them confidently navigate procurement requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys working with people and building capability. You will develop guidance materials, deliver training and support service improvements that make procurement easier to understand and apply.

Reporting to the Manager, Procurement Compliance and Regional Support, you will work closely with colleagues across Procurement and Facilities Services, including category teams, to strengthen capability, improve customer outcomes and support the effective implementation of procurement policies and procedures. This role may also involve participation in whole-of-government procurement initiatives.

Responsibilities Include

In this role, you will:

• Deliver procurement advice, guidance and support services to purchasing delegates, procurement practitioners and business stakeholders.
• Design and deliver engaging training, learning resources and capability uplift initiatives that strengthen procurement knowledge and confidence.
• Develop and maintain practical procurement procedures, templates, tools and guidance materials that help customers apply procurement requirements.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across schools, regional offices, corporate teams and Procurement and Facilities Services.
• Support communication and engagement activities that improve awareness and understanding of procurement requirements.
• Use customer feedback and insights to identify opportunities for service improvement and enhanced customer experience.
• Research, analyse and prepare reports, briefing materials and advice to support procurement policy implementation and operational decision-making.

About You:

It would be highly desirable to have the following skills and experience:

• A customer-focused procurement professional who enjoys helping others build confidence and capability.
• Strong procurement knowledge and practical experience.
• Demonstrated strengths in training delivery, facilitation, communications or capability development.
• The ability to translate complex procurement requirements into practical, accessible guidance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and customer-focused service delivery.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Sound judgement, integrity and a collaborative approach to achieving outcomes.

Interested? To Apply:  

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
• Attach a 2-page statement as to why you would be successful in this role.

 Contact Name: Renee BOOTLE, Director (07) 3034 4703   

Closing Date: Monday, 28 September 2026  

 Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.  

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.  

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions. 

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CO701270_26P - Role Description (PDF, 275KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants