Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/20043251T
About the role:
Help shape the future of procurement at Victoria Police. Join a Procurement Services Division that is transforming the way procurement and commercial services are delivered, partnering with stakeholders to achieve better outcomes through strategic thinking, strong commercial acumen and customer-focused solutions.
The Procurement Division, within Financial Services, is evolving into a trusted partner that delivers simpler, faster and more effective procurement services. We are committed to:
Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, you will lead high-risk, high-value and strategically significant procurement activities from planning through to contract execution and management. You will provide expert commercial and sourcing advice, influence key decisions, lead complex negotiations and deliver value-for-money outcomes across a diverse portfolio.
This is an opportunity for a commercially astute and relationship-focused professional who thrives in a complex environment and enjoys solving challenging business problems. You will work closely with senior leaders, manage commercial risks, shape procurement strategies and play a key role in delivering outcomes that support Victoria Police's strategic objectives.
Victoria Police offer a contemporary and flexible workplace, supporting flexible work arrangements and providing opportunities to make a meaningful impact through strategic procurement leadership.
Your duties will include:
About You:
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
Further Information:
Your application must include:
Applications close midnight, Tuesday 17 November 2026.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
For further information, please contact: David Spektor on 0436 356 737 or [email protected]
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email [email protected] or on (03) 8335 6004.
About Us:
Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.
Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.
In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.
We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”
If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.
Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps