Pathways to Procurement Program
The Pathways to Procurement (PtP) Program helps Australian Public Service (APS) staff improve their skills in procurement and contract management. It is designed for officials who are new to these roles and need to learn quickly.
The program includes:
- Finance-led training
- a Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting delivered by a registered training organisation
- specialist guest speakers.
Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Community of Practice
The Community of practice (CoP) is an online group that helps improve procurement and contract management across the Commonwealth.
It brings together officials who work in procurement or manage contracts. Members can:
- share best practice
- raise issues
- ask for advice
- hear from experts in industry and government
- get updates on policy, guidance, systems and tools
- attend regular meetings.
Membership is open to all Australian Government officials who undertake procurement or contract management in their roles.
Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Awards for Excellence
The Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Awards for Excellence are run by Finance. They highlight the important role procurement plays in delivering services and outcomes for government, businesses and the Australian public.
The awards recognise outstanding achievements by government entities. They showcase better practice, leadership, innovation and excellence in procurement and contract management.
The awards also help build a strong community of professionals who share ideas, new approaches and lessons learned.
Procurement Bulletin
The procurement bulletin is published every two months. It includes updates and notices about procurement, information on coordinated arrangement, upcoming events, answers to common questions and more.
Only Australian Government officials can subscribe to receive the bulletin.
