Looking to build your procurement and/or contract management skills?
New resources, interstate training, and new microlearning resources are available over the coming months.
What’s coming up
| When | Where | Event | Registration link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 1:30 – 4:30pm | In-person Darwin | Contract Management in Practice | Details and registration |
| 13 August 2026 1:30 – 4:30pm | In-person Perth | Contract Management in Practice | Details and registration |
| 17 – 21 August 2026 | Online | Procurement Capability Week (virtual) | Submit EOI by 24 July |
| New microlearning resources: Choose the procurement method, Procurement-connected policies at a glance, Procurement Integrity Scenario, and Procurement Records have been added to the Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Microlearning Suite – use them as a quick reference before or during procurement activities. | |||
Contract Management in Practice – free in-person sessions in Darwin and Perth
Finance is hosting free in-person contract management courses in:
- Darwin - Novotel Darwin CBD, 100 Esplanade, Darwin City on 13 July
- Perth - The ANZAC Club, 28 St Georges Terrace, Perth on 13 August
The Contract Management in Practice course is part of the Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Training Suite and includes:
- Practical case studies and scenario-based simulations
- Guidance on making informed contract management decisions
- Opportunities to ask questions and learn from experienced trainers
- Peer connection and shared learning
To register to attend, select the relevant link in the table above.
- For more information, visit Contract Management in Practice or contact procurement.training@finance.gov.au.
Procurement Capability Week (PCW) – free virtual sessions
Expressions of interest are now open for the next cohort of PCW, running in August. This free program includes:
- 10 live courses delivered online over five consecutive days
- Practical procurement and contract management skills.
Benefits:
- Gain essential knowledge and skills in a focused timeframe.
- Complete all sessions in one week.
- Participate virtually, reducing travel and minimising disruption to work.
- Connect with peers across the APS.
For more information, including dates and times, go to Procurement Capability Week. Submit an EOI before 24 July to be considered for the August cohort.
New Microlearning resources
The Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Microlearning Suite offers short, focused resources you can dip into when a task lands, a question pops up, or you want a fast refresher before a key step in your procurement or contract management activity.
New additions include:
- Choose the Procurement Method: This flow chart helps APS officials choose the right procurement method for non-construction procurements. It steps through key decision points, including estimated value, panel arrangements and policy requirements. Separate versions are available for non-corporate Commonwealth entities (NCEs) and prescribed corporate Commonwealth entities (CCEs), so you can use the one that fits your entity.
- Procurement Integrity Scenario: This scenario-based learning provides insights into common procurement challenges and prompts reflection. It highlights the importance of collaboration in supporting sound procurement practices and is relevant to all APS officials.
- Procurement-connected Policies at a Glance: This resource provides a quick reference to key procurement-connected policies, including when each policy applies, relevant value thresholds, core requirements, and where they are mandatory or encouraged.
- Procurement Records: This resource helps identify what procurement records to keep across the procurement lifecycle and why good recordkeeping supports probity, transparency, accountability, audit readiness and compliance.
Available to all APS staff via APSLearn – share it with your team ahead of a procurement activity or use it as a quick reset after.
