Advisor Procurement, Risk and Governance

Royal Botanic Gardens; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Annual leave loading

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria seeks an Advisor, Procurement, Risk and Governance to strengthen governance, compliance and risk management across the organisation. You will provide procurement guidance, maintain policies and oversee contract management to align with Victorian Government requirements.

You will also support risk management and internal audit frameworks, preparing reports for the Board and Executive Team.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, risk and governance within the public sector.
• Understanding of Victorian Government Purchasing Board policies and reporting requirements.
• Tertiary qualification in business management, public policy or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgement and the ability to interpret complex information.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen governance, compliance and risk management practices across the organisation.
• Provide expert procurement advice and maintain procurement policies and frameworks.
• Oversee contract management to align with Victorian Government requirements.

Skills

Procurement

Risk management

Governance

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Business management / Public policy degree

Job description

What You'll DoAs Advisor Procurement, Risk and Governance, you'll play a key role in strengthening governance, compliance and risk management practices across Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. You'll provide expert procurement advice, maintain and enhance procurement policies and frameworks, and oversee contract management processes to ensure alignment with Victorian Government requirements. You'll also support the delivery of RBGV's risk management and internal audit frameworks, preparing reports and insights for the Board, Executive Team and key committees to inform effective decision-making. Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation, you'll provide practical guidance on regulatory obligations, identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support the development of effective policies and procedures. In addition, you'll contribute to organisational planning, monitoring and reporting activities, helping to promote accountability, transparency and best practice governance across RBGV.What You'll BringYou'll bring experience in procurement, risk and governance within the Victorian Public Sector, supported by a sound understanding of Victorian Government Purchasing Board policies, procurement legislation and government reporting requirements. A relevant tertiary qualification in business management, public policy or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience, will be highly regarded. With strong analytical skills and sound judgement, you'll demonstrate the ability to interpret complex information, provide practical advice and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. An excellent communicator, you'll be confident building relationships, influencing stakeholders and collaborating across all levels of the organisation. Highly organised and detail-oriented, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment, managing competing priorities and tight deadlines with professionalism, initiative and a high degree of autonomy.All other key selection criteria can be found in the position description which is located under the attachments heading on the Victorian Government Careers website.Working with UsAt RBGV you'll be part of a nationally recognised organisation that makes a genuine impact on a local and international scale. As an employee you will benefit from flexible working arrangements to assist in creating genuine work/life balance, annual leave loading, access to an Employee Assistance Program and much more.How to ApplyTo apply for this role, please visit the Victorian Government Careers website at http://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au. You must submit a recent resume along with a letter responding to each of the Key Selection Criteria (max. three pages) as stated in the position description prior to the deadline. Enquiries can be directed by email to [e-mail] will only be accepted via the Victorian Government website.RBGV is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our organisation is a proudly child safe organisation and committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will be required to complete the necessary pre-employment checks prior to appointment.