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. The VGPB program of work is supported by the Procurement Policy team within the Department of Government Services.
For more information on the VGPB and its functions, visit ‘Victorian Government Purchasing Board’ on the Buying for Victoria website.
This annual report summarises the work carried out during the financial year from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
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 risk workshop in 2024–25, as listed in Table 1.
Table 1: Board meeting attendance in 2024–25
| Board member | Member since | Meetings attended | Risk workshops attended |
| Nadine Lennie (Chair) | 10 October 2020 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 1 |
| Charleene Mundine | 1 July 2022 | 5 of 6 | 1 of 1 |
| Claire Thomas | 1 July 2018 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 1 |
| Denise Dyer | 1 July 2019 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 1 |
| Helen Vaughan | 1 July 2024 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 1 |
| Peter Gluskie | 3 August 2021 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 1 |
| Peter Lane | 1 July 2019 | 5 of 6 | 1 of 1 |
| Raoul Wainwright | 1 June 2021 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 1 |
Board members
Departing members Charleene Mundine, Denise Dyer and Peter Lane concluded their terms on the Board in June 2025.
Nadine Lennie (Chair)
Nadine Lennie is a finance professional with more than 30 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 Nation 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 Nation 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 non-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.
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 is Victoria's Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability and 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.
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.
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. Members highlighted the value of ongoing programs of work such as the DGS procurement data analytics function and compliance monitoring through the annual Standing Directions process. Board members also noted the value delivered from the continued focus on the VGPB’s strategic priorities, including the strong positive feedback from agencies on the new procurement eLearning courses delivered over the past two years.
Members identified areas for focus for the year ahead, including championing best-practice procurement and engaging with a wider range of stakeholders.
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