Manager, Strategy & Policy

Exciting temporary opportunity as a AO8 Manager, Strategy & Policy within the Procurement Policy team where your expertise will drive exceptional procurement outcomes for the Queensland Government.As an AO8 Manager, Strategy and Policy, you will drive exceptional procurement outcomes for the Queensland Government. You will lead a small team of policy professionals, overseeing the stewardship and management of the Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP) and delivering whole-of-government guidance, tools and templates to support procurement excellence.What You Will Be Doing Leading a team in the development and maintenance of whole-of-government procurement policy and guidance regulating over $35 billion in government procurement investment across more than 170 agencies, that delivers on government's policy priorities, the delivery of best-in-class procurement outcomes, and responses to emerging issues impacting procurement. Providing evidence-based expert advice on procurement policy and guidance to government and non-government stakeholders including industry and union representative bodies, at all levels. Leading consultation and engagement with government and non-government stakeholders regarding the Queensland Procurement Policy, policies impacting procurement, procurement related reviews, and guidance to deliver outcomes that are supported and meet the needs of government. Delivering public presentations and representing Queensland Government Procurement Policy at external events. Providing input into, and coordinating and/or reviewing, Cabinet submissions and policy and strategy proposals, to ensure procurement-related issues and opportunities are identified and addressed. Leading individual projects with whole-of-government impact to address emerging procurement issues or deliverables to support best-in-class procurement outcomes and provide advice and / or guidance material in response. Proactively manage the work performance and personal conduct of your staff, deploying a portfolio and project management approach and ensuring on-time delivery of quality outputs.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/667253/25Closing Date: Friday, 31 October 2025Occupational group Policy & Planning