Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: AV/1954839
At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to saving and improving lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. This is our promise to every patient, and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to Victorians, you will join a team dedicated to bringing our vision to be a world leading ambulance service to life.
We are seeking a Senior Procurement & Category Specialist to provide end-to-end procurement, tender, and category management expertise, including leading complex sourcing and tender processes, developing procurement and category strategies and governance documentation, and provide commercial, procurement, and probity advice across AV.
This is a full-time, ongoing position. While WFH/Hybrid options are available, it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at our headquarters in Blackburn (soon to be Doncaster) in line with our hybrid working model.
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Manager Strategic Procurement, this role leads the development and execution of category strategies and sourcing activities that deliver value, manage commercial, and supply risks, and ensure compliance with AV and Victorian Government Purchasing Board (VGPB) requirements and other policy and legislative obligations. Responsibilities include (not limited to):
About you
To be considered for this position candidates will have the completion of a postgraduate degree or relevant industry certification (or progress toward) with high level relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and sound experience. Other requirements include (not limited to):
Working at Ambulance Victoria
As a valued member of AV, you will enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance. We offer salary packaging options, generous personal leave entitlements, accrued days off for full-time roles, and other benefits including free on-site parking.
We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people's skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian community. If you are ready to be an integral part in bringing our values of Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence to life at AV, we want to hear from you!
Important information
By applying for a position, you agree to undertake an assessment of any Secondary Employment or outside interests, in line with AV's Secondary Employment procedure. This is required to ensure there is no perceived or actual conflict of interest for AV should you be successful and commence in the role.
Successful applicants will need to be willing to complete pre-employment screening including references, misconduct, and Police Checks.
This position is classified AV5 under the Ambulance Victoria (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2025. The position description can be found on the AV Careers website.
How to apply
Your application is an integral part of the selection process and should include:
When submitting your application, you will be prompted to respond to the following questions:
Please note: Answers are limited to 500 words each and a separate document responding to the key selection criteria is not required.
Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm (AEDT) on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Applications must be submitted via the AV Careers website to be considered. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
For further information, please refer to ‘Applying for a position with Ambulance Victoria ‘. For any further queries please contact recruitment via [email protected] or 03 9840 3653.
At all levels of our organisation a diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver the Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people. In the event you require a reasonable adjustment to support your application for this role, please contact us at [email protected] and a member of our Recruitment & Selection team will be in touch.