Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/100909
Procurement Specialist
The Role
The Procurement Specialist plays a critical role by providing procurement advice to DJSIR Groups and contributing to the running of multiple sourcing events. This fast-paced business-critical work involves collaborating closely with other specialists in the Procurement Centre as well as project managers across DJSIR to deliver on the department's strategic goals (including social procurement), procurement compliance and achieving value for money.
The successful applicant will work effectively as a member of a team, enjoy flexible working arrangements and undertake a wide variety of work.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position of Procurement Specialist forms part of the Finance, Investment and Procurement Branch, which sits within Corporate Services Group.
The Corporate Services group consists of specialist functions including finance, investment and procurement, performance and governance, legal and legislation, people and culture, information technology and workplace services and emergency management.
Finance, Investment and Procurement Branch support best practice resource allocation, budget and financial management and procurement across the department. It does this through the provision of strategic advice to the senior Executive and Ministers and the development and implementation of frameworks, policies, systems and internal controls in accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, other relevant legislation, accounting standards and Department of Treasury and Finance and Victorian Government Purchasing Board requirements.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have the following main skills and experience:
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Jason Bell-Davey, Lead Procurement Specialist on 0472 812 270.
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
For Finance Roles:
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry, and Regions is an accredited CPA Australia Recognised Employer Partner.
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to submit a copy of current resume and a cover letter.
Applications close at 23:59pm on Wednesday, 15 April 2026.