72103

Closes: 26 November 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 72103
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 12 November 2026
Contact Officer: Lauren Callaghan on Lauren.Callaghan@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 6872

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Details: The Strategic Finance and Procurement Branch are seeking applications for the position of Director, OSHC Licencing and Community Use within the Strategic Procurement Team.

The Director within the OSHC, Licencing and Community Use team under limited direction leads the operations of OSHC, Licencing and Community Use portfolio, including supervision, development and performance management of staff, to ensure the effective delivery of services, projects and business outcomes. This role will provide high level-advice and support on procurement, contract management, licencing, community use and government matters. This includes building and maintaining productive relationships with schools, service providers, community organisations and government agencies to manage and oversee service provider, licence and contractual arrangements.

The Strategic Procurement team provides specialist advisory, governance and operational support services to ACT Public Schools and the Education Support Office. The team is responsible for a diverse portfolio, of functions that support schools to access service, engage external providers, utilise school facilities and meet legislative and policy requirements. Through strong stakeholder partnerships, customer-focused service delivery and effective governance agreements, the team enables schools to focus on delivering quality educational outcomes.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

Highly Desirable

• Experience managing contracts, licence agreements and service delivery arrangements, including project delivery, stakeholder engagement and business improvement activities within a government environment.
• Experience undertaking procurement and contract management activities within a government environment, including the application of procurement legislation, policies, frameworks and governance requirements.
• Relevant tertiary or vocational qualifications would be advantageous, including qualifications in procurement, contract management, law, commerce, business, public administration or a related discipline. Examples may include a Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting), Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting), Advanced Diploma of Government (Strategic Procurement), equivalent qualifications, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent skills and experience.

How to Apply: Applications should include:

• Two-page pitch addressing the Selection Criteria
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact details of at least two referees

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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