Program: Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Training Suite

This program aims to build the procurement and contracting capabilities of the Australian Public Service as the Commonwealth seeks to deliver more strategic value for money outcomes when undertaking the purchase of goods and services. Increasing awareness and understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and the Commonwealth Procurement Framework is vital to ensure compliance when committing and expending Commonwealth funds through procurement.

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

Participant benefits

• Awareness of the specific APS procurement framework, including legal and policy foundations, to ensure participants can navigate and apply the guidelines and regulations governing procurement in the APS context.
• Enhanced skills in strategic procurement planning within the APS, emphasising the ability to conduct thorough needs assessments, align procurement strategies with organisational objectives, and effectively manage risks.
• Best practice decision-making within the APS procurement environment, emphasising compliance with APS-specific regulations and ethical considerations.
• Apply best practice in procurement and contract management.

Suitable for

APS 1 - EL 2

Considerations

There are four courses to this program:

• Procurement and Contract Management Basics - Aims to provide APS employees with an introduction to Commonwealth procurement and the fundamental knowledge and skills essential for contract management.
• Achieving value for money - Aims to build on APS officials' knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework and Procurement Lifecycle by focusing on the core rule of the CPRs – to achieve value for money in procurement.
• Procurement for SES Delegates - Aims to provide guidance to SES delegates on their role and responsibilities in each phase of Procurement.
• Procurement Basics eLearning - Aims to advance procurement capability across the APS.

Category and User Level

This learning experience aligns with the Procurement and Contract Management Profession and the Implementation & Services Craft at the Foundation level.

Price

Free of charge.