Professional development for procurement graduates
Queensland Government Procurement is committed to supporting procurement graduates across the sector.
We recognise the importance of assisting you to connect with your peers and other practitioners in the procurement discipline.
Graduates play an important role in the drive to deliver great procurement outcomes that align with the Queensland Government’s strategic objectives of:
- leveraging procurement spend to support local industry, skills development and manufacturing
- using procurement to drive sustainable economic growth, encourage innovation and build a diverse supplier base
- delivering better outcomes through purposeful public procurement considerations
- delivering excellent outcomes through leading best-in-class procurement policy and practice.
Future Leaders graduate program
From 2026, the Future Leaders Graduate Program (formerly known as Policy Futures) will include procurement graduates.
This award-winning, 2-year Queensland Government program provides graduates the opportunity to rotate across government agencies, gaining exposure to diverse policy environments, including procurement policy, while learning from experts in the field.
The program offers:
- structured learning
- professional mentoring
- peer support
- networking opportunities to help develop Queensland's future procurement and policy leaders.
For more information about the program and current intake details, visit Policy Futures graduate program or email policyfuturesgraduaterecruitment@premiers.qld.gov.au.
Introductory courses
These short introductory eLearning courses can be accessed at no cost from your agency's learning management system (LMS):
- Introduction to Procurement
- Introduction Contract Management
- Introduction to Social Procurement.
If your agency does not have access to these courses, let us know by emailing skills2procure@epw.qld.gov.au.
Skills2Procure program
The Skills2Procure program connects procurement and contract management staff across all agencies with learning and development opportunities.
Continuing professional development and professional associations
In addition to formal training, there are several ways you can stay connected to learn of upcoming low cost or free events.
It is important for anyone starting out in a new profession to establish a relationship with a relevant professional body.
Continuing your career in procurement
As the end date for your graduate program approaches, you may be seeking opportunities to secure a permanent role in government.
Read more about career pathways in procurement.
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