For government has transitioned to using the Queensland Government design system. If you have feedback, please use the form at the bottom of this page.

Learn more

Career development for procurement professionals

Employment pathways for procurement and contract management

Recruitment for procurement and contract management roles draws from a range of disciplines including:

  • vocational training
  • business
  • law
  • contract management.

Employer Value Proposition

Working in procurement or contract management with the Queensland Government means more than just securing goods and services—it’s an opportunity to shape positive outcomes for communities across the state.

The way you deliver value through procurement:

  • directly supports employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups
  • increases participation of Queensland small and medium enterprises
  • strengthens Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business engagement
  • contributes to the growth of thriving regional economies.

A career in procurement enables you to:

  • empower local communities
  • deliver real benefits that enhance the lives of all Queenslanders.

Hear from staff

View transcript (PDF, 191KB).

Applying for roles

Entry to the profession can occur through:

  • Entry level roles (external to government applicant):
  • Lateral transfer into profession (external to government applicant):
    • through securing a role advertised at any level where you draw on relevant transferable skills and expertise (commercial law, business law, contract law, business acumen, contract management, etc.).
  • On the job experience (internal-to-government applicant) - through being selected via an expression of interest or secondment process.

Considering a career in procurement

View transcript (PDF, 157KB).

Vocational training

There are 4 vocational qualifications that would support a school leaver or adult learner seeking a career change to secure a job in procurement and contract management:

  • Certificate IV in Procurement and Contacting
  • Diploma in Procurement and Contacting
  • Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Contacting
  • Graduate Certificate in Strategic Procurement.

See the list of registered training organisations offering this training.

Tertiary qualifications

University programs and professional certification programs are available in:

  • strategic procurement
  • supply chain and logistics.

Want more information?

Email Skills2Procure@epw.qld.gov.au for more information about employment pathways in procurement and contract management.

Last updated:
30 July 2025