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Department of Education
Executive Director and Chief Procurement Officer
Kingston Human Capital is proud to partner with the Queensland Department of Education to appoint an
Executive Director and Chief Procurement Officer.
About the Department of Education
A great future for every Queenslander.
The Department of Education delivers responsive, equitable and high-performing education services that enable Queenslanders to achieve their potential. Operating across metropolitan, regional and remote communities.
The Department is committed to integrity, human rights and public value in all aspects of service delivery.
Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, capable people delivering our vision.
Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
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About the opportunity
Executive Director and Chief Procurement Officer
Reporting to the Assistant Director-General, Finance, Procurement and Facilities and Chief Finance Officer, this role is responsible and accountable for the development and implementation of the Department of Education’s procurement strategy and function, aligned to a whole-of-government approach. The function is designed to achieve outcomes for customers and leverage the scale of the organisation to deliver sustainable and realisable benefits and savings.
The position provides whole-of-organisation leadership across strategic sourcing, procurement and supply chain management, including oversight of key procurement categories such as ICT, general goods and services, and building, construction and maintenance. It carries responsibility for the Department’s procurement and purchasing expenditure of $2 to $3 billion and oversight of budgets within the Procurement and Facilities hierarchy of approximately $260 to $270 million, ensuring a strong control environment and sound financial stewardship.
In addition, the position leads the development and delivery of high-quality, customer-centric and fit-for-purpose facilities management services for corporate and regional clients, excluding school-based services. These services include fleet management, office accommodation, conference services and utilities. The role also leads and coordinates sustainability initiatives within procurement and facilities management, including reporting on responses to government sustainability policies, targets and commitments.
As a senior executive, you will represent the Department in high-level negotiations, foster strategic relationships across Queensland Government and with key suppliers, and contribute to strong governance and ethical practice. Through disciplined execution and collaborative leadership, the position contributes to world-class service delivery and public sector management.
The essential requirements for this role are:
- Extensive executive leadership experience within a large and complex organisation
- Demonstrated expertise in procurement, supply chain, facilities management or related commercial functions at scale
- Proven capability in financial stewardship, governance and risk management involving significant budgets and expenditure
- Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and advisory skills within a public sector or comparable environment.
About you
You are an accomplished executive with a record of success in a large and complex organisation. You bring outstanding leadership capability and extensive experience across public, private and or not for profit sectors.
You have a strong background in strategy and policy implementation, service delivery and client service. You demonstrate proven capability as an agent of change in challenging environments and in fostering a confident and capable workforce.
You display sound judgement, high integrity and strong agility in adapting to changing environments. Your communication and negotiation skills are well developed, and you are confident representing an organisation at senior levels across government and with key suppliers.
You lead strategically, make considered and ethical decisions, and build enduring relationships that enable collaborative, customer-focused outcomes. You drive accountability, uphold governance and risk management standards, and promote inclusive, high performing workplaces.
The ideal candidate will bring:
- A strong record of executive leadership within large and complex organisations
- Extensive experience across strategy development, policy implementation, service delivery and client service
- Sound judgement, high levels of integrity and the capacity to lead effectively in complex and changing environments
- Leadership capability aligned to the Leadership Competencies for Queensland, with demonstrated strengths across performance through accountability, vision and results.
Your application
The Department of Education is committed to creating a workplace that embraces and values diverse backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences, and to fostering an environment where all employees feel respected and supported.
Applications are encouraged from people of diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Reasonable adjustments may be discussed and approved to support participation in the recruitment process and to promote equity, human rights and inclusion across the workforce.

How to apply
Applications, including your resume and a two-page summary outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge are relevant to this role, should be submitted via the
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Your contact
This recruitment process is being managed by Kingston Human Capital in partnership with the Department of Education.
For confidential enquiries or further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Gerard Kerr, General Manager, Executive Search and Selection at Kingston Human Capital.
Mobile: 0432 544 444
