General Manager Procurement

About the role

The General Manager Procurement is responsible for leading Racing Queensland's procurement function, ensuring the organisation delivers value for money while maintaining the highest standards of governance, compliance and commercial integrity.

The role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of procurement activities across the organisation, supporting business units to achieve their objectives through effective procurement planning, sourcing and contract management. The General Manager Procurement is accountable for developing procurement capability, maintaining procurement frameworks and ensuring compliance with legislative and organisational requirements, including the Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP) and Racing Queensland's Board-approved Delegations.

Who is Racing Queensland?

Racing Queensland is the statutory body responsible for leading and supporting Queensland's Thoroughbred, Greyhound, and Harness racing industries.

With participants and stakeholders located throughout metropolitan, regional and rural Queensland, the racing industry makes a significant contribution to the State's economy and local communities. Racing Queensland works to ensure the long-term sustainability and success of the industry while delivering exceptional racing and event experiences.

Our mission is simple: to champion great racing and events that connect Queensland communities.

Key accountabilities:

• Lead and manage Racing Queensland's Procurement function, ensuring the delivery of efficient, compliant and value-for-money procurement outcomes.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Procurement team, establishing clear priorities, performance expectations and continuous professional development.
• Develop, implement and maintain Racing Queensland's procurement policies, frameworks, procedures and guidelines to support best practice procurement across the organisation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with the Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP), applicable legislation, organisational policies and recognised procurement best practice.
• Ensure procurement approvals are undertaken in accordance with Racing Queensland's Board-approved Delegations of Authority and associated governance requirements.

What we expect from you

• You are a strategic and influence leader who can navigate complexity, ambiguity and competing priorities with sound judgement.
• You build trusted relationships and effectively partner with executives, leaders and stakeholders to deliver procurement outcomes.
• You bring resilience, adaptability and a solutions-focused mindset.
• You lead by example, fostering accountability, collaboration and high-performance culture.
• You are passionate about continuous improvement and enabling organisational success.

What you can expect from us

• Work for a diverse and dynamic multi-code organisation where no two days are alike.
• Make a real impact on the industry, the communities it serves and the great state of Queensland.
• Unlock significant development and career-progression opportunities protecting the integrity of a tri-code Principal Racing Authority.
• Enjoy a warm and inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and welcomes contributions from every corner of the business.

Benefits and Perks

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth and work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements, paid parental leave, leadership and talent development programs and ongoing performance and career development opportunities.

We are committed to supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of our people through a range of health, wellbeing and education initiatives.

Racing Queensland values diversity, equity and inclusion and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to contribute.

How to apply

To be considered for this opportunity click 'apply now' and submit:

• a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and relevant experience; and
• a current resume.

To view a position description please visit our website racingqueensland.connxcareers.com

If you have any questions about the position, please contact our People and Performance Advisor, Stephen Butler on 0421 150 *** or email .

Applications will be reviewed as received.

Please note the following conditions apply:

• May be required to work on weekends and extended hours when reasonably required.
• Intrastate and/or interstate travel may be a requirement.
• Will be required to undergo a criminal history check.
• Must have the right to work in Australia.
• An understanding of, or demonstrated ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, Racing Queensland's operating environment, industry participants and regulatory framework.