About the opportunity

We're looking for a Manager, Procurement, Contracts and Travel to lead delivery of procurement and travel functions for AUSTRAC. You'll step into an influential role shaping financial and corporate governance, strategic planning and performance, and program management. To support our AUSTRAC's goals and reporting obligations, you'll bring a calm, measured approach in assessing data and optimising value for money. As a visionary leader, you'll bring fresh new perspectives and challenge ideas to uplift processes and systems. You'll also be guiding and developing a small team creating an environment where people feel empowered and encouraged to contribute their best ideas.

If you possess strong knowledge of procurement practices, embrace challenges diligently, and eager to make a meaningful impact we encourage you to apply.

What are we looking for

While we are looking for these attributes, we consider transferrable skills and encourage applicants who embody AUSTRAC's culture and values to apply.

• Process relevant qualifications such as a Certificate IV or Diploma in Government Procurement and Contracting.
• Well-developed understanding of legislation, policies, guidelines and the Commonwealth Procurement Framework.
• For more information about the capabilities we're looking for, please refer to the Candidate Pack in the AUSTRAC Careers Page

Key Duties

• Manage procurement function to ensure value for money and compliance with Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act).
• Manage effective travel function and compliant with the Whole of Australian Government (WoAG) Travel Policies.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements.
• Deliver AUSTRAC's procurement reporting obligations.
• Provide accurate reports for external reporting and executive briefing.
• Advise on procurement and contract managements including the development of strategies, tender processes and contract negotiations.
• Lead and develop of procurement and travel teams.

Affirmative Measures

This vacancy is being advertised concurrently under a general round, an affirmative measures disability round and an affirmative measures indigenous round.

Evidence of eligibility will be requested if your application progresses under an affirmative measures process.

We offer competitive remuneration and great conditions, including:

• Annual leave of 4 weeks (20 days) per year + additional paid Christmas close down.
• Cultural, Ceremonial and NAIDOC leave.
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year.
• 15.4% superannuation, which continues through paid maternity leave.
• 18 weeks of paid maternity leave.
• Competitive APS salaries with access to annual salary progression.
• Study assistance - up to $6,000 per annum and up to 120 hours of study leave.

View the AUSTRAC Enterprise Agreement for more information about current salaries and other conditions of employment.

About Us

AUSTRAC, Australia’s financial intelligence agency and anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regulator, is undergoing a significant transformation to enhance its role in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. This includes proposed expansion of its regulatory regime and a broader digital transformation to support our growing agency. As we embrace these changes and grow, our focus is on fostering innovation, collaboration, and effective problem-solving within an inclusive and supportive work environment. At AUSTRAC, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to maintaining the integrity of Australia’s financial system and making a real impact in preventing financial crime.

Closing Date and further details

Applications close at 11:30pm on 18 May 2025.

For enquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Please note, we can only accept applications via the AUSTRAC Careers Portal.