Procurement for SES Delegates
This course is a high-level overview of the procurement lifecycle and provides guidance to SES delegates on their role and responsibilities in each phase, from planning through to contract management, ensuring that senior executives are not only aware of their critical roles but are also prepared to lead their teams effectively, enhancing the overall performance and accountability of procurement activities.
There is also a focus on creating a positive procurement culture, emphasising the importance of ethical behaviour, transparency, and value for money, and support for their staff by resourcing activities appropriately.
This learning experience has been provided by Department of Finance.
Participant benefits
- Describe the broader considerations expected of SES delegates when leading procurement activities.
- Explain and apply the role and responsibilities as SES delegates through all phases of the procurement lifecycle.
- Be able to assess procurement activities to determine if value for money has been achieved.
Suitable for
SES Band 1 - 3
Considerations
- This course is for SES only.
- If you are an EL2 acting in an SES position, please email procurement.training@finance.gov.au to attend this course.
Key topics
- Legislative frameworks and rules.
- The phases in the procurement lifecycle.
- Your role, and the role of your team through procurement lifecycle phases.
- Resourcing in procurement activities.
- Achieving value for money in procurement.
- Probity and integrity in procurement.
- Helpful resources.
Category and User Level
This learning experience is part of the Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Training Suite and aligns with the Procurement and Contract Management Profession Craft at the Foundation level.
Price
Free of charge.