Lauren Smith

Lauren Smith is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as a Senior Procurement Officer at Geoscience Australia since June 2023. Prior to this role, Lauren has held various procurement positions at ASIC since February 2008, including IT Procurement Officer, where responsibilities encompassed software and hardware procurements, panel procurements, and vendor management. Additionally, Lauren served as Information Technology Procurement Manager, overseeing complex ICT procurements and managing government procurement arrangements. Previous experience includes coordinating property and business services, and working as an Assistant Manager at Storage King, where skills in customer service, financial management, and team leadership were developed. Early career training as an apprentice pastry chef at Megalans Bakery provided foundational skills in food preparation and catering. Lauren's education includes studies at Bede Polding College and Richmond TAFE.