Careers in public sector procurement

A procurement career in the South Australian government offers a wide variety of exciting opportunities. To hear more about what a rewarding career in public sector procurement can look like, please watch these short videos:

If you are interested in a career in procurement, all South Australian Government procurement and contract management vacancies are advertised on https://iworkfor.sa.gov.au

If you would like to be notified when opportunities become available, please subscribe to the vacancy alerts on this site.

Graduate Program

Procurement Graduate Program enables a number of graduates to work across up to four public authorities within a 24-month period. The program aims to:

  • Facilitate supportive environment for graduates to learn and progress their career in government
  • Graduates to gain sound knowledge of the SA Government Procurement Framework and vast experience in government procurement activities
  • Provide a foundation in the workings of government - processes, legislation, and functions
  • Provide the graduate with meaningful work and give them responsibility for procurement tasks which increase in complexity as their confidence and exposure to procurement and contract management grows over the duration of the program

Support the graduate in the completion of the DTF Graduate Development Program along with a formal procurement and contracting qualification i.e. Diploma of Procurement and Contracting.

To learn more about this program, and the support available, please contact capability@procurement.sa.gov.au

Other development programs for public sector officers

PASA Connect

Procurement and Supply Australasia (PASA) is a leading provider of information and education to procurement and supply professionals throughout Australia and New Zealand.

PASA supports the largest community of engaged procurement stakeholders in the region, through its renowned series of events, publications, awards, plus various community and network building activities.

To find out more about membership, visit PASA Connect

CIPS

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), is a global membership organisation driving positive change across the procurement.

As the awarding body for the profession, they lead in education and training. Helping professionals advance their ambition. They provide insights, information and tools, enabling members to develop their own best practice.

To find out more about membership, visit CIPS membership

Certificate IV or Diploma in Procurement and Contracting

These have been specifically designed to recognise the skills of those working in procurement and contracting roles within the public sector. It covers the broad range of skills required to operate without supervision in a procurement and contracting environment. The benefits of this course include an understanding of the public sector environment, practical skills in research, planning, and implementing procurement, as well as providing participants with a working knowledge of contracts and contract management.

CIPS Skills Gap Analysis

This tool is used to assess an individual’s procurement confidence and knowledge across the key 11 themes of the CIPS Global Standards in Procurement and Supply. Once completed, the results provide a guide for employers of both the strengths and development needs across their team, along with a personal report for individuals, which provides a structure for their individual development plans.

MCIPS

MCIPS is a professional designation which represents the global and professional standard within the procurement and supply profession. MCIPS is only awarded to those who have achieved this globally recognised standard.

CIPS offers a range of flexible pathways to MCIPS.

To learn more about any of these qualifications, contact capability@procurement.sa.gov.au

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