Senior Procurement Specialist in Melbourne

Lead strategic procurement activities that help ensure Victoria's emergency management resources, assets and services are ready when they are needed most.

Are you an experienced procurement professional who enjoys managing complex sourcing activities, building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering value-for-money outcomes that make a real difference? The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to deliver end-to-end procurement services that support Bushfire and Forest Services operations across Victoria.

As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will provide expert procurement advice, manage multiple concurrent sourcing activities and help strengthen procurement governance and capability across the organisation. You will also supervise and develop two direct reports while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement performance and service delivery.

You will bring:

• Significant experience delivering end-to-end procurement activities in complex environments
• Experience managing requests for quotation (RFQ), requests for tender (RFT) and expressions of interest (EOI) processes
• Strong knowledge of Victorian Government procurement policies, frameworks and governance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to develop procurement documentation, specifications, evaluation criteria and sourcing strategies
• Experience providing practical procurement advice to stakeholders across a diverse range of business areas
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and build productive working relationships
• Experience supporting contract establishment, supplier management and procurement record management
• Leadership capability with the ability to supervise, coach and develop team members
• A focus on continuous improvement, customer service and operational excellence
• Tertiary qualifications in procurement, commerce, business, law, contract management or a related discipline (desirable)
• Professional procurement accreditation such as CIPS or equivalent (desirable)
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel within Victoria as required

You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values safety, integrity, readiness and continuous improvement.

DEECA offers:

• Meaningful work supporting Victoria's emergency management capability
• Opportunities to lead and influence significant procurement outcomes across Bushfire and Forest Services
• Involvement in strategic sourcing, supplier engagement and procurement reform initiatives
• A flexible and inclusive workplace
• Hybrid working arrangements where operational requirements allow
• Opportunities to develop leadership capability through management of a direct report
• The chance to work with a diverse range of stakeholders across government, industry and emergency management sectors

About DEECA: DEECA works to create liveable, inclusive and sustainable communities, environments and industries across Victoria. We value responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights. We are committed to creating a culturally safe, diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued and supported to contribute.

Interested? For further information, please contact Andrew Loader, Director, Commercial, Logistics and Resources on 0438 491 874. This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Altona North with hybrid work arrangements available. Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace: DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us. Applications close Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11.59pm.