Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $193,946 - $263,771
Grade: VPS 7
Occupation: Leadership and management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/FPIS/1947617
The Department of Education is responsible for early childhood and school education in Victoria. This is through a wide range of learning and development services and support. Procurement Division's purpose is to support and empower the department and schools to acquire services and resources to deliver great educational outcomes for Victorian children and young people.
We are seeking a high-calibre procurement leader for a Director, Procurement role responsible for leading strategic procurement outcomes across the department and schools. Reporting to the Executive Director Procurement (Chief Procurement Officer), you'll provide strategic direction, expert advice and people leadership across procurement, sourcing, category management and stakeholder engagement. You'll work closely with senior leaders across the department and schools to deliver high-quality procurement outcomes with integrity, impartiality and a strong customer focus.
Your key responsibilities include:
Occasional travel to regional Victoria is required.
For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
If you have further questions, please contact Lucy Valente at [email protected].
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions, visit our website.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time at 11:59pm on Wednesday 30 September 2026.