About the role

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, as the Assistant Director, Contracts and Procurement you will be required to lead a team to assist a variety of stakeholders across the Mint to achieve their procurement outcomes. You will leverage your sound knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework to enhance team and Organisational procurement and contracting capability; and strengthen reference material and refine the Mint’s library of policies, procedures and guidance material.

You will apply your expertise to deliver key reporting responsibilities including contract notice reporting, Annual Procurement Plan and various other reporting requirements.

The duties of this position include:
1. Leading and mentoring a small contract and procurement team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
2. Working closely with Mint business areas to understand their procurement needs and developing strategies to meet those needs.
3. Collaborating with business areas to create comprehensive market approach documentation, assisting in conducting market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers.
4. Working with cross-functional teams to assist in evaluation, and to coordinate contract negotiation and execution.
5. Coordinating the administrative activities undertaken to support day-to-day contract activities, meeting legislative requirements for records management and audit requirements.

Security clearance
This position requires a Baseline security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

How to apply

Please submit your application by 11:30pm on Sunday 12 October 2025. You will need to upload:

• A current resume
• A one-page pitch that describes how your skills meet the requirements of the role as detailed in the position description

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Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Amanda Benn (02) 6202 6964.