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In-house Training

MAV Procurement Training Brochure 2026 (PDF - 36.1MB)

MAV Procurement, in partnership with Propello Procurement, offers practical, in-house training designed to build procurement and contract management capability across Victorian local government.

Delivered by experienced procurement practitioners with extensive local government expertise, training is tailored to council environments and focused on strengthening governance, building confidence and supporting better procurement outcomes.

Whether your council is looking to uplift procurement capability across a team, strengthen contract management practices or address specific procurement challenges, our training programs provide practical, real-world learning that can be adapted to your organisation's needs.

Who is this Training For?

MAV Procurement training is designed for council officers involved in procurement, purchasing, sourcing and contract management activities.

Participants may include:

  • Procurement and contract management teams
  • Project managers and infrastructure teams
  • Finance and governance staff
  • Officers responsible for purchasing activities
  • Evaluation panel members
  • Contract managers and contract owners
  • Leaders responsible for procurement oversight and governance.

In-House Training

Training is delivered directly to councils and can be tailored to align with:

  • Council procurement policies and procedures
  • Delegations and governance requirements
  • Current procurement challenges and priorities
  • Specific projects, categories or operational needs
  • Desired capability outcomes for teams and individuals.

Training can be delivered as workshops, facilitated sessions, capability programs or targeted coaching, depending on council requirements.

Available Training Topics

Procurement Essentials
A foundational introduction to procurement principles, processes and terminology for council officers involved in purchasing activities.

Specification to Evaluation
Practical guidance on managing sourcing activities, from developing specifications through to evaluating submissions.

Contract Management
Build capability in managing contracts to achieve value for money, supplier performance and successful project outcomes.

Probity in Procurement
Managing probity risks, conflicts of interest and compliance obligations within a local government environment.

Fraud and Corruption
Understanding procurement-related fraud and corruption risks and implementing practical controls to strengthen governance.

Social and Sustainable Procurement
Embedding social, environmental and sustainability objectives into procurement activities and decision-making.

Measuring Supplier Performance
Developing supplier KPIs, monitoring performance and using performance data to support effective contract management.

Using Panel Arrangements
Understanding how panel contracts operate and how to engage suppliers while maintaining compliance with council policies and governance requirements.

Supplier Relationship Management
Strengthening supplier relationships to improve collaboration, performance and value delivery.

Negotiation Essentials
Practical negotiation techniques tailored to procurement and contract management within local government.

Category Management
Developing category strategies and using spend analysis to support more strategic procurement decisions.

AS4000 (Construction) Contract Management
Managing obligations, processes and key timeframes associated with AS4000 construction contracts.

Collaborative Procurement Essentials
Identifying, assessing and managing collaborative procurement opportunities across councils.

Tailored to Your Council

Every council is different. Training content can be customised to reflect your council's procurement framework, maturity, priorities and capability needs, ensuring learning is relevant, practical and immediately applicable.

Learn More

Download the Training Brochure (PDF - 36.1MB) to explore available programs and discuss how training can be tailored to support your council.