The Pathways to Procurement (PtP) program supports APS officials who are new to procurement and contract management (PCM) roles and serves to improve capabilities within the Australian Public Service (APS).
Upon successful completion of the PtP program, graduates receive:
- a Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting
- opportunities to continue their professional development.
Applications and nominations
The current round of applications and nominations is closed.
Applications are open to officials who are either transitioning into a PCM role or have been in a PCM role for less than 12 months. Applicants must hold a position at a Commonwealth entity that is subject to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules. Officials may apply directly, or their managers may nominate them for participation.
Future opportunities to apply or nominate will be announced via the Community of Practice and on this website.
Training overview
The program is funded by the Department of Finance and is free to APS officials. While there is no cost for entities to enrol their staff in the program, entities are still responsible for covering staff salaries.
The maximum intake for the PtP is 20.
Duration: 9 weeks including one training-free week
Weekly format:
- 2 days per week in-person training at Finance’s training facilities, One Canberra Avenue, FORREST ACT 2603
- 3 days per week regular duties at respective entities’ premises
Program Delivery Structure:
- Weeks 1, 3, 6, 8: Training delivered by Finance and policy owners
- Weeks 2, 4, 7, 9: Certificate IV training
- Week 5: No training
For further information, contact Finance at procurementexcellence@finance.gov.au.
