Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/D02077OCT2026
About us
The Finance and Procurement business unit provides department-wide financial, procurement and workplace services through strategic leadership and setting the direction, policy, and processes, and partnering with the department to build capability.
Procurement Services (PS) is an enabling function within the Department of Justice and Community Safety's Corporate Strategy and Delivery division, supporting business areas to procure goods and services efficiently, compliantly and with demonstrable value for money.
What you will do
As a senior commercial specialist, you will lead complex procurement projects across the department.
You will give expert advice, manage costs and help teams get value for money.
You will:
About you
Relevant tertiary qualifications in procurement, commerce, law or business administration are highly desirable. You should also understand systems and reporting. Public sector procurement experience is desirable but not essential.
You should also have:
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Frankie Phu at [email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and you ng people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.