This practical self-paced program addresses the fundamentals of procurement under the Queensland Government Procurement Policy (QPP) 2026.
Description
This practical self-paced program addresses the fundamentals of procurement under the Queensland Government Procurement Policy (QPP) 2026, spanning from the policy framework and its five strategic pillars through to supplier compliance, contract performance management and the delivery of broader government outcomes.
The program is specifically designed for new procurement professionals, suppliers who engage with Queensland Government, and those transitioning from the private sector or other jurisdictions. Queensland Government procurement underpins the delivery of essential services and infrastructure, with billions of dollars spent each year on goods, services and construction that directly affect communities, regional economies and taxpayers. Understanding the policy framework that governs this spending is critical for anyone involved in or affected by government procurement decisions.
Using interactive and practical learning activities, including scenario-based decision-making exercises and knowledge checks across four structured lessons, it will provide you with the opportunity to confidently apply your knowledge and skills to real-world procurement situations involving ethics, probity, risk management, value for money assessment and supplier engagement.
You will gain valuable insights into how procurement operates as both a commercial and governance function within Queensland Government. The program is designed to build your foundational understanding of the procurement lifecycle, ethical obligations, conflict of interest management, and the role procurement plays in delivering positive economic, environmental and social outcomes for Queenslanders.
Key Content
- Overview of the Queensland Procurement Policy 2026 and its framework
- The five strategic pillars: Value for Queensland, Local Opportunities, Easy to Do Business, Open to New Ideas, and Practical Economic, Environmental and Social Impact
- Core procurement principles and their application across the procurement lifecycle
- Ethics, probity and conflict of interest management in government procurement
- Value for money assessment beyond price, including whole-of-life cost, risk and non-cost factors
- The five-stage procurement lifecycle: Planning, Sourcing, Evaluation, Contract Formation and Contract Management
- Selecting the right procurement approach based on value, risk and complexity
- Managing performance risk and supplier non-compliance during contract delivery
- Using procurement to deliver broader economic, environmental and social outcomes for Queensland
Course Format
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Delivery: Online, self-paced
Content is delivered through a mix of interactive learning activities, including structured content modules, scenario-based decision-making exercises, applied reflection activities and progressive knowledge checks. Each of the four lessons concludes with a short quiz requiring a minimum score of 80% to progress.
Key Outcomes
- Master the purpose, structure and strategic pillars of the Queensland Procurement Policy 2026, and how they guide procurement decisions across government
- Apply core procurement principles, including value for money, ethical conduct, governance and collaboration, to practical procurement scenarios
- Develop the ability to assess value for money by weighing cost against risk, supplier capability and whole-of-life outcomes, ensuring decisions are transparent and defensible
- Identify and manage ethics, probity and conflict of interest obligations at every stage of the procurement lifecycle
- Learn how to select the right procurement approach based on the value, risk and complexity of the activity, even when faced with business urgency
- Build confidence in managing supplier performance risk and non-compliance through early identification, documented communication and proportionate corrective action
- Apply procurement as a strategic tool to deliver local, economic, environmental and social outcomes for Queensland communities
