The Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP) defines procurement as the whole process of obtaining goods and services.
Beginning with the identification of needs, procurement can include the functions of planning, design, standards determination, specification writing, selection of suppliers, financing, contract management, disposals and other related functions.
On this page you will find generic and discipline-specific mandatory and highly recommended learning and development opportunities
For further information on this capability please contact Procurement_Capability@tmr.qld.gov.au
A Procurement Delegate certifies the approach taken to sourcing and acquisition,complies with the Queensland Procurement Policy and TMR procurement processes prior to contract formation or contract variation.
There are five procurement delegate authority levels, which have different monetary thresholds (that is: level 1: under $10,000, level 2: between $10,000 and $75,000, level 3: between $75,000 and $250,000, level 4: between $250,000 and $500,000 and level 5: unlimited.)
Below is a list of the mandatory Procurement training courses for Procurement Delegates
Provider | Resource | Location | Type | Time | Skill level |
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Accelerate |
Procurement Awareness
Procurement for TMR is a significant part of delivering positive outcomes for Queenslanders. It provides solutions that enable us to ensure we meet our responsibilities as a government department, whilst ensuring value for money and putting Queenslanders first. This course aims to explain how procurement works in TMR and what procurement options are available. |
Online | Course | 40 mins | Beginner |
Accelerate |
Procurement Delegations
Procurement has the ability to touch nearly everyone in TMR, from simply buying stationery to delivering complex infrastructure projects ensuring we deliver value for money outcomes for Queensland. |
Online | Course | 45 mins | Beginner |
Accelerate |
Core Contract Management
This course aims to give you an understanding of the importance of Core Contract Management and your role as a TMR employee in maintaining high standards of contract management. We pick up from the end of the procurement process (Implement & Manage) and explore the fundamentals of contract management. |
Online | Course | 30 mins | Beginner |
Procurement encompasses the whole process of obtaining goods and services, while Contract Management is the management of the provision of goods and/or services in accordance with the contract.
Below is a list of highly recommended and recommended learning and development opportunities available for staff that work in procurement and contract management. These learnings include both internal and external learning and development resources.
Provider | Resource | Location | Type | Time | Skill level |
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Accelerate |
A beginners guide to the Queensland Procurement Policy
This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management.This course provides staff with an overview of the Queensland Procurement Policy aims and principals. |
Online | Course | 20 mins | Beginner |
Accelerate |
Procurement 101
This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management.This course provides staff with an understanding of what procurement is, how procurement can delivery better outcomes for the community and the basic concepts of procurement. |
Online | Course | 20 mins | Beginner |
Accelerate |
Procurement Awareness
This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management.Procurement for TMR is a significant part of delivering positive outcomes for Queenslanders. It provides solutions that enable us to ensure we meet our responsibilities as a government department, whilst ensuring value for money and putting Queenslanders first. This course aims to explain how procurement works in TMR and what procurement options are available. |
Online | Course | 40 mins | Beginner |
Accelerate |
Procurement Delegations
This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management.Procurement has the ability to touch nearly everyone in TMR, from simply buying stationery to delivering complex infrastructure projects ensuring we deliver value for money outcomes for Queensland. |
Online | Course | 45 mins | Beginner |
Accelerate |
Core Contract Management
This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management.This course aims to give you an understanding of the importance of Core Contract Management and your role as a TMR employee in maintaining high standards of contract management. We pick up from the end of the procurement process (Implement & Manage) and explore the fundamentals of contract management. |
Online | Course | 30 mins | Beginner |
Accelerate |
Procurement in TMR Training
This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management. This course aims to develop and/or increase the knowledge of staff across the department on the application of procurement principles and requirements (primarily for the goods and services procurement framework) in the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). |
Virtual via Teams | Course | 5.5 hrs | Beginner |
Accelerate |
Focusing on Procurement Risk
This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management. This course provides you with the fundamentals of risk identification and assessment, within a procurement context. It explains the basic processes and how to use the TMR risk management tools. You will find useful links to further information and development opportunities. |
Online | Course | 30 mins | Beginner |
Accelerate |
Introduction to Good Practice Contract Management
This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management..This course explains how contract management delivers value to the business, covering what it is, how to keep value in the business and how to embed good practices using the Queensland Government Contract Management Framework. |
Online | Course | 30 mins | Beginner |
Accelerate |
Introduction to Good Practice Social Procurement
This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management. This course explains how to incorporate social procurement practices into procurement activities to deliver social value. |
Online | Course | 20 mins | Beginner |
Streams |
TMR Procurement Channel
This streams channel provides procurement and contract management staff with a library of Procurement videos |
Online | Resource | N/A | Beginner |
Accelerate |
The HWL Ebsworth Government Procurement Series
The HWL Ebsworth Government Procurement Series This series is recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management.HWL Ebsworth Lawyers is facilitating a series of Government Procurement seminars on generic procurement issues. |
Online | Resource | N/A | Beginner |
Procurement Certification Program |
Level 1 Procurement Fundamentals
This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management.This course covers the fundamental principles of procurement in the Queensland Public Sector. Upon completion, you will be able to apply the concept of procurement to the Queensland Government context and follow standard ordering, receipting and payment processes on behalf of your agency. |
Online | Course | 2.5 hrs | Beginner |
Procurement Certification Program |
Level 2 Intermediate Procurement
This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management.Intermediate Procurement builds on the fundamental procurement skills introduced in PCP Level 1 Introduction to Procurement. It introduces the concept of procurement as a strategic and cyclical process. Key tasks are introduced including drafting a specification, preparing an invitation to offer, receiving and evaluating offers and basic contract administration. Risk assessment, ethics and fair dealing, incorporating sustainability in procurement practice and the concept of total cost of ownership are examined to develop the skill set of the intermediate procurement officer. |
Face-to-face & virtual | Course | 2 days | Intermediate |
Procurement Certification Program |
Level 3 Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting
This course is highly recommended for staff that work in Procurement and Contract Management.This procurement and contracting program equips participants with the skills to manage large-scale complex goods and services procurement and contracting activities. The 11-day program (4 workshops) considers the details of large-scale procurement planning, conducting, evaluating and negotiating complex offers and managing complex contracts. It is suitable for all professional procurement officers, procurement analysts and contract managers. It is action learning-focused and uses case studies and simulations to ensure the tools, techniques and concepts presented are analysed and practised in the learning environment. |
Face-to-face & virtual | Course | 11 days | Advanced |
LinkedIn Learning |
When Negotiation's about More than Money: How to Negotiate (Almost) Anything
These courses are recommended for staff that work in procurement and contract management. Discover how to engage sophisticated customers through high-level questioning and body language, as well as how to negotiate without damaging a relationship or descending to the lowest possible dollar. Plus, learn how to keep your value top of mind with your buyer after you make the handoff. |
Online | Course | 3hr 25 mins | Beginner |
LinkedIn Learning |
Negotiation Foundations
These courses are recommended for staff that work in procurement and contract management. Learn a step-by-step strategy for negotiating everyday workplace issues, from asking for a raise or promotion to pitching ideas and resolving conflict.. Along the way, discover how to prepare for a negotiation, cultivate your influence, get into a zone of agreement even when you have to say "no," and negotiate remotely over phone or email. |
Online | Course | 1 hr 5 mins | Beginner |
LinkedIn Learning |
Supply Chain and Operations Management Tips
These courses are recommended for staff that work in procurement and contract management. This series helps you review the latest in supply chain and operations management in bite-sized chunks. Logistics expert Daniel Stanton covers topics to improve your knowledge in operations and supply chain management. Learn about adopting strategic sourcing, enforcing supply chain security, minimizing the Bullwhip Effect, and more. You should leave each video knowing how to immediately apply your newfound knowledge to your role in operations-and directly increase the value you deliver to the customer. |
Online | Course | 2 hr 50 mins | Beginner |
LinkedIn Learning |
Negotiating with Agility
These courses are recommended for staff that work in procurement and contract management. Learn how to ask penetrating questions, improvise, say yes and no the right way, and adapt your strategy over time. The skills you build in this course can help you close deals that might otherwise slip through your fingers, craft creative agreements that advance everyone's interests, and resolve minor differences before they escalate into costly disputes. |
Online | Course | 1hr 7 minutes | Intermediate |
LinkedIn Learning |
Purchasing Foundations
These courses are recommended for staff that work in procurement and contract management. In this course Steven Brown outlines the purchasing process and provides guidance for evaluating, selecting, and managing suppliers. He also addresses the roles of cost management and strategic sourcing, and the legal and ethical considerations involved. Plus, learn about special topics such as indirect spend on services (including transportation and utilities), resourcing, and supply chain performance management. |
Online | Course | 1hr 18 mins | Intermediate |
LinkedIn Learning |
Complex Negotiation Tips
These courses are recommended for staff that work in procurement and contract management. Dr. Carolyn Goerner has taught negotiation for 25 years and coached hundreds of people through challenging deliberations. In this course, she combines practical experience with the latest research on managing the most difficult negotiations. Explore best practices in managing multiple negotiation partners, building and maintaining relationships, planning for complicated situations, and developing your professional demeanor. Plus, learn how gender impacts the negotiation process and how you can correct power imbalances on the bargaining table. |
Online | Course | 1hr 5 mins | Intermediate |
LinkedIn Learning |
Advanced Business Development: Communication and Negoitiation
These courses are recommended for staff that work in procurement and contract management. Discover how to engage sophisticated customers through high-level questioning and body language, as well as how to negotiate without damaging a relationship or descending to the lowest possible dollar. Plus, learn how to keep your value top of mind with your buyer after you make the handoff. |
Online | Course | 45 mins | Advanced |
Gartner |
Procurement Webinars
TMR provides staff with free enterprise membership to Gartner. Gartner provide business insights, advice, tools and L&D opportunities. |
Online | Resource | 45 mins | Beginner |
TMR |
SAP Basic Training
Introduction to SAP. Basic rundown of SAP functionality and user interface. |
Face-to-face & Virtual | Course | 30-45 minutes | Beginner |
TMR |
SAP Purchasing Training
Interactive course outlining end to end process for requisitions, goods receipting and reporting. |
Face-to-face & Virtual | Course | 2-2.5 hours | Intermediate |