Capability resources

Access resources related to developing procurement capability in the Western Australian public sector through the contract management capability initiative, procurement competency matrix and the success profile of Chief Procurement Officers.

In addition to the provision of training programs to the Western Australian public sector, we provide resources to support agencies build the procurement capability of their staff and agency.

We are focused on savings and improved outcomes through good practice contract management.

To improve contract management capacity across the public sector, we have established the Contract Management Interdepartmental Steering Group (CMISG).

The Steering Group brings together representatives from across the public sector to to identify and implement initiatives for effective contract management practices.

The initiative is supported by two sub-committees:

Governance and Strategy Sub-committee – supports the strategic value and oversight of the contract management function within agencies
Functional Contract Management Sub-committee – supports the operation of the contract management function within agencies

We worked with CMISG to develop a WA Contract Management Framework with supporting Principles that are designed to strengthen good practice contract management within the public sector. The Principles sit at the heart of the framework and distinguish the different roles agencies and contract managers play when managing government contracts.

Specialised training in contract management is now available for procurement practitioners and the tools and resources available to contract managers now includes a simplified template for low value/low risk contracts.

As part of the WACMF, we are working on a number of initiatives including:

a capability self-assessment tool for contract managers
an agency contract management capability benchmarking assessment
a sample executive metrics for contract management
a Value/Risk Matrix to assist in the categorisation of contracts
various other tools and resources to assist contract managers and agencies in the management of government contracts

Further information will be published as each of the initiatives are released.

The Procurement Competency Matrix (PCM) identifies and defines the technical procurement competencies required by procurement professionals in the WA public sector.

It supports succession planning, staff attraction and retention, capability development, and performance management.

The PCM:

promotes a shared understanding of roles, responsibilities and performance expectations of procurement positions
provides a consistent capability standards for the professional procurement function across the WA public sector
supports managers and staff by providing defined pathways to address capability gaps across teams or individuals

The PCM is co-branded with the Public Sector Commission (PSC) and was developed in conjunction with agencies across the Western Australian public sector.

The CPO Success Profile establishes a common understanding and language within and across the Western Australian public sector. The CPO Success Profile is supported by Guidelines for Measuring the Success Profile of CPOsThese guidelines have been developed to support CPO’s to be a key strategic partner and have an impact in their agency and on the procurement function and sector-wide business outcomes.