Module 3: Commonwealth Government
In today’s construction industry, aligning with federal procurement priorities isn’t just about compliance, it creates a competitive advantage. When we embed social procurement into our operations we strengthen our reputation, build trust and increase our opportunities to win future work. Federal policies shape procurement nationwide, driving stronger outcomes in Indigenous engagement and skills development. While the Commonwealth Framework encourages States and Territories to be more inclusive, it leaves flexibility in how they apply these goals.
The Commonwealth Government has introduced Procurement Connected Policies (PCP) to make sure the billions spent on government projects also create social and economic benefits for the community. Two of the main PCPs for the construction industry are the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) and the Australian Skills Guarantee (ASG).
Together, these policies set clear rules for contractors and subcontractors working on government projects, and provide practical ways to build stronger skills pipelines and more inclusive supply chains.
Learning objectives:
- Knowledge of relevant policies
- Define policy objectives, requirements and noncompliance penalties
- Project teams are able to adequately negotiate and manage contracts that apply Government procurement policies
- Explain Keller’s processes and tools available to delivering contracts under Commonwealth procurement policies
- Apply Keller’s processes and tools in practice to tender, negotiate contracts, track targets and report outcomes under the policies
- Leverage on social impact capability to win future contracts and clients with similar values
