At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement teams to optimise government spending and drive best practices.
- Company: Department of Government Services VIC, focused on improving public service experiences.
- Benefits: Ongoing role with flexible work options and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing services for all Victorians.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on government efficiency while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in public sector procurement and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Department of Government Services VIC – Melbourne VIC
The Department of Government Services (DGS) wasestablishedon 1 January 2023 to improveeveryone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government.
We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses.
We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and localgovernment as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.
You can find out more aboutour Ministers, leadershipand entitieshere: Department of Government Services.
About the Group
The Operations Group delivers frontline customer services to Victorians and the public service.
Itmaintainsthe foundational digital infrastructure and platforms that support efficient, secureand reliable service delivery.
About the Role
The Head of Category Management is responsible for overseeing a procurement team responsible for managing Whole of Victorian Government State Purchase Contracts (SPC's) and to provide solutions to achieve best value for the Victorian Government.
The role has an overarching purpose to optimise government expenditure through the use of SPC's.
The role is responsible for the well-being and development of staff and the management of daily workload priorities and ad-hoc projects, identifying continuous improvements for greater efficiency.
- Key Accountabilities
- Lead end-to-end procurement and category management to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
- Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering a positive culture and capability growth.
- Support strategic direction and organisational objectives across DGS.
- Build strong relationships with senior leaders, government departments, suppliers and industry stakeholders.
- Drive best-practice procurement through effective systems, tools, analytics and reporting.
About You
- To be successful in this role, you will need topossess the following attributes:
- Significant public sector procurement experience, with proven ability to operate in accordance with delegated authority, consistent with departmental and government policies.
- Ability to set a clear strategic direction, understand organisational and external influences, and translate strategy into practical operational outcomes.
- Strong ability to build stakeholder buy-in, negotiate effectively and influence complex decisions to achieve desired outcomes.
- Experience of working with financial software and procurement systems and tools is desirable.
- Tertiary qualifications in procurement, commerce, law or related disciplines is highly desirable.
This role is ongoing and is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
- For more information, please seethe Position Description
- Other relevant information
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants willpossesscorresponding work rights for the advertised employment period.
Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Preferred applicants willbe requiredto undertake pre-employment screening.
DGSactively promotes diversity, inclusionand an equal opportunity workplace.
We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
All roles at DGScan be workedflexibly, however it may differ from role to role.
Head of Category Management employer: Department of Government Services VIC
The Department of Government Services VIC is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. Located in the vibrant city of Melbourne, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, comprehensive training programs, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on government financial reporting and analysis. Join us to be part of a supportive team dedicated to excellence in public service.
Contact Details:
Department of Government Services VIC Recruitment Team
