APS Procurement and Contract Management Profession Strategy

The APS Procurement and Contract Management Profession Strategy outlines a vision for strengthening procurement and contract management capability across the Australian Public Service. It provides a roadmap for building a skilled, connected and future-focused profession that can effectively manage public resources, deliver value for money and support government priorities.

The strategy highlights the importance of professional development, workforce capability and collaboration in ensuring procurement and contract management activities are conducted ethically, transparently and effectively.

Participant benefits

• Understand how procurement and contract management contribute to achieving government outcomes and public value.
• Gain insight into emerging priorities and challenges shaping the profession. 
• Explore opportunities to support their ongoing professional growth and career development. 
• Increase awareness of the importance of ethical decision-making, accountability and stewardship of public resources.
• Learn how a coordinated APS-wide profession supports more consistent and effective procurement practices.

What this resource covers

• The strategic vision and priorities for the APS Procurement and Contract Management Profession. 
• Initiatives to strengthen workforce capability and professional standards across government. 
• Career pathways and professionalisation efforts for procurement and contract management practitioners. 
• Approaches to building a connected profession through collaboration, networking and knowledge sharing. 
• Future capability needs and workforce planning considerations for the profession.