The board consists of a chair and at least 6 other members. The Board selects members based on their experience and expertise in procurement-related matters. They can be internal or external to government.
The Board meets every 2 months to:
- develop and approve policies
- provide guidance on strategic procurements
- discuss procurement policy and practice matters.
It reports to the Minister for Government Services.
Chair
Nadine Lennie
Nadine Lennie is a finance professional with more than 25 years of experience in procurement across large-scale programs to deliver projects in both the public and private sectors. Nadine brings to the position of chairperson extensive financial acumen, experience working in government policy frameworks along with expertise in leadership and board management.
Nadine is currently the Group Chief Financial Officer at Transgrid, having previously held the position of Group Chief Financial Officer at Atlas Arteria, an international toll road company based in Melbourne.
Members
Charleene Mundine
Charleene Mundine is a procurement professional who developed her industry knowledge through working on a diverse range of experiences in environments, including large infrastructure and multi-disciplinary building projects. Charleene is involved across all aspects of project delivery, including front-end tendering and evaluation, through to managing activities and teams. As a result, she is consistent in high-quality project delivery.
Charleene is the Founder and Director of DLCM, an organisation that supports First Nations and socially diverse individuals, communities and businesses. She is a trusted partner within the Indigenous Procurement and Social Diversity and Inclusion space. Her vision is to promote and expand the First Nations and Social enterprise product and service providers sector working with service providers to ensure they hold the capacity and ability to deliver on commitments.
Leveraging her cultural heritage as a Wehabal woman from the West Bundjalung nation with her intersectional identity, Charleene works with government, non-profit and corporate sectors to improve economic participation for First Nations people through procurement and employment strategies.
Claire Thomas
Claire Thomas is an economics professional with a background in public policy and administration. Now an independent public policy consultant, Claire has provided economic and public policy advice to a range of government and not-for-profit organisations.
Claire is an independent member of the Department of Justice and Community Safety Audit and Risk Management Committee.
Denise Dyer
Denise Dyer is a multi-skilled professional with extensive experience in procurement, property and stakeholder relationship management. She has expertise in delivering major capability and change projects including information technology initiatives across a large, complex government business enterprise.
Denise also has a background in finance, consulting and in achieving social procurement outcomes in sourcing activities. Previously Denise chaired the Corporate Real Estate Committee of the Victorian Property Council, and was the Company Secretary of corProcure, a joint venture between major corporations to promote global buying. Denise is currently the Associate Director Campus and Asset Services at Swinburne University of Technology.
Peter Gluskie
Peter Gluskie is an information and communications technology (ICT) professional with significant procurement experience in a range of sectors including technology, telecommunications, supply chain and FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) organisations.
Peter brings to the VGPB significant experience leading complex technology transformation projects and procurements, along with expertise in governance, data and insights, complex problem-solving and financial management. Peter is currently a director/principal at Eagle Advantage Pty Ltd, a program management and strategy delivery consultancy.
Peter Lane
Peter Lane is a senior executive and technology leader with extensive experience leading digital transformation across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.
Peter brings a strategic approach to technology governance, risk, and compliance, and his prior roles in the Victorian Public Service have equipped him with a deep understanding of the public sector’s unique procurement needs and challenges.
Peter provides leadership and expertise to the VGPB, particularly in relation to technology procurement, procurement systems and the application of advanced data analytics to drive improved procurement outcomes.
Helen Vaughan
Helen Vaughan is an experienced senior public sector leader with extensive experience in corporate governance, providing advice to Ministers and Boards, and leading reform. Helen has previously worked as a deputy secretary in the Victorian Government, including as Chair of the Finance and Procurement Committee for the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. In 2022, Helen received a Public Service Medal for outstanding public service to policy and program delivery.
Raoul Wainwright
Raoul Wainwright is an experienced industrial advocate, with a strong background in workplace relations and community services. Raoul has substantial experience in public policy development and working with government at all levels.
Raoul brings a practical understanding of the role of procurement in driving social, employment and environmental outcomes, in line with the Government’s commitment to driving deeper value for money from procurement, including through the Social Procurement Framework.
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