PSP80116 · AQF Level 8
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Procurement
The PSP80116 Graduate Certificate in Strategic Procurement is a postgraduate qualification for public sector procurement professionals seeking to advance into strategic and executive procurement roles within the Australian Public Service (APS) and state government agencies. It develops capability in complex procurement strategy, commercial risk, and supplier relationship management at an executive level.
- Qualification code
- PSP80116
- AQF level
- Level 8
- Duration
- 12–18 months
- Delivery
- Online, Blended
- Price range
- From $4,000
What you'll learn
- Strategic procurement planning and category management
- Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and government procurement policy
- Complex tender design, evaluation, and contract award
- Supplier relationship management and contract performance
- Commercial risk identification and mitigation in government contracts
- Procurement analytics and value-for-money assessment
Career outcomes
Typical roles held by graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Procurement. Salary ranges sourced from SEEK Salary Insights 2025.
Strategic Procurement Manager
$110,000–$155,000
Senior Procurement Advisor (APS6–EL1)
$95,000–$130,000
Category Manager (Government)
$100,000–$140,000
Chief Procurement Officer
$130,000–$180,000+
Entry requirements
Applicants typically hold a PSP60616 Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting or equivalent, or a degree, plus at least 3 years of procurement experience in a government or regulated environment.
RPL available for this qualification
APS procurement professionals with 5+ years of complex procurement experience are strong RPL candidates. Procurement strategies, tender documentation, and contract management records can support your RPL application.
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