The Victorian Government Purchasing Board (VGPB) is a Victorian Government-owned body corporate established under the Financial Management Act 1994 (FMA) which reports to the Minister for Government Services. The VGPB sets the policy framework for goods and services procurement to deliver value-for-money outcomes for Victoria.
For more information on the VGPB and its functions, visit ‘About the VGPB’ on the Buying for Victoria website.
This annual report summarises the work carried out during the financial year from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.
This report is required under section 54M of the FMA and is available for download on the Buying for Victoria website in PDF and accessible online format.
Board meetings
The Board meets once every two months to discuss procurement policy and practices, and the progress of its work program. The VGPB collaborates with a broad range of stakeholders across the Victorian Government to help drive strategic outcomes. The Board held six regular meetings and one strategic planning session in 2023–24.
Table 1: Board meeting attendance in 2023–24
| Board member | Member since | Meetings attended | Planning days attended |
| Nadine Lennie (Chair) | 10 October 2020 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 1 |
| Charleene Mundine | 1 July 2022 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 1 |
| Claire Thomas | 1 July 2018 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 1 |
| Denise Dyer | 1 July 2019 | 5 of 6 | 1 of 1 |
| Peter Gluskie | 3 August 2021 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 1 |
| Peter Lane | 1 July 2019 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 1 |
| Raoul Wainwright | 1 June 2021 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 1 |
| Samantha Winter | 10 October 2020 | 1 of 1* | 0 of 0* |
* Samantha Winter’s term on the Board concluded on 9 October 2023.
Board members
Five VGPB member appointments were approved in 2023–24. In October 2023, Nadine Lennie was reappointed as Chair of the Board for a second term. Raoul Wainwright and Peter Gluskie were also reappointed for a second three-year term, while Claire Thomas was reappointed for a third three-year term. New member Helen Vaughan will commence her term on 1 July 2024. Departing member Samantha Winter concluded her term on the Board in October 2023.
Nadine Lennie (Chair)
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.
Charleene Mundine
Charleene Mundine is a procurement professional with experience in a diverse range of delivery environments, including large infrastructure and multidisciplinary building projects. Charleene is the Founder and Director of DLCM, an organisation supporting First Nations and socially diverse communities.
Leveraging her cultural heritage as a Wehabal woman from the West Bundjalung nation, 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 currently 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 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 previous 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.
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.
Samantha Winter
Samantha Winter is an accomplished finance executive, non-executive director and audit and risk committee chair. Samantha brings extensive commercial expertise, including significant goods and services procurement across the private and not-for-profit sectors. Samantha has a wealth of knowledge and experience in strategic planning, ICT and project delivery, business improvement and general management in a range of complex service organisations overseeing diverse operations and stakeholders.
Assessing the VGPB’s performance
Each year, VGPB members conduct individual and Board assessments of performance over the previous 12 months and identify opportunities for improvement. In line with good practice guidance from the Victorian Public Sector Commission, the self-assessment considers several key areas, including the fulfilment of legislative requirements, strategic leadership, governance, Board meetings and decision-making, integrity, diversity, and stakeholder relationships.
Board members reflected on the VGPB’s strong focus on strategic leadership, decision making and meaningful engagement with stakeholders noting key themes aligned to the VGPB’s strategic priorities.
Consistent with previous years, Board members acknowledged the VGPB’s strong performance in meeting its legislative requirements, attributing this to achievements gained on the procurement dataset, compliance mechanisms including the audit program, and updates to the VGPB policies.
Members also recognised the value of ongoing initiatives, such as simplifying procurement policies and guidance, providing feedback on SPC opportunities and business cases, and enhancing data management. Board member feedback reflected a shift in focus aligned with the VGPB’s 2024–26 strategic priorities, including capability building, broader stakeholder engagement and the integration of artificial intelligence in procurement.
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