Procurement Basics

Procurement Basics aims to provide APS employees with an introduction to Commonwealth procurement. Awareness and understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework is essential to ensure compliance when APS employees are required to commit and expend Commonwealth funds through procurement. This course has been designed to build the procurement and contracting capabilities of employees as the Commonwealth seeks to deliver more strategic value for money outcomes when undertaking the purchase of goods and services.

This learning experience has been provided by the Department of Finance.

Participant benefits

Awareness of the roles and responsibilities of APS officials when undertaking Commonwealth procurement activities to ensure compliance with the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act), Commonwealth Procurement Rules and relevant policies.
Navigate and apply the legislation and policies governing procurement in the APS context.
Utilise the steps of the procurement lifecycle to enhance skills in strategic procurement planning, emphasising the ability to conduct thorough needs assessments, align procurement strategies with organisational objectives, and effectively manage risks.

Suitable for

APS 1 - EL 2

Category and User Level

This learning experience is part of the Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Training program and aligns with the Implementation & Services Craft at the Foundation level.

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