Director, Commercial Services

Court Services Victoria; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid and remote work options

Parental leave

Job summary

Court Services Victoria in Melbourne seeks a Director, Commercial Services to lead the strategic direction, performance and continuous improvement of the commercial services across the Courts Group. You will provide high‑quality commercial advisory, strategic procurement, contract management and supplier governance to support long‑term financial sustainability.

Reporting to the Executive Director Commercial, Infrastructure & Security, you will guide governance, risk, and value-for-money outcomes

Qualifications

• Experience leading a commercial services function in a public sector context.
• Experience in procurement, sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier performance oversight.
• Ability to assess value for money and manage budgets.
• Knowledge of Victorian Government procurement policy and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the Commercial Services function across the Courts Group.
• Provide authoritative advice to Courts Council, Courts Executive and senior leaders on high-value matters.
• Establish governance and control frameworks across the procurement lifecycle.
• Design and implement procurement and contract management frameworks and policies.
• Identify and pursue supplier savings and modern commercial models.
• Improve commercial outcomes through supplier relationship and contract management.
• Build commercial capability across the team and Courts Group.

Skills

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Contract management

Supplier governance

Budget management

Governance & compliance

Job description

• Newly created Director position with Court Services Victoria

About us

Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission. This includes finance, people and culture, procurement, communications, and strategy services. CSV Corporate also manages buildings, security, and infrastructure for court locations across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

About the role

This newly created position of Director, Commercial Services, is responsible for leading the strategic direction, performance and continuous improvement of the commercial services function across the Courts Group. The role delivers high-quality commercial advisory, strategic procurement, contract management and supplier governance services that support the Courts Council and Courts Executive to achieve organisational objectives and maintain long‑term financial sustainability.

Reporting to the Executive Director Commercial, Infrastructure & Security (Chief Procurement Officer), the position provides authoritative advice on complex and high‑value commercial matters, including infrastructure investment, sourcing strategies, major contracts and commercial risk. It identifies and responds to emerging opportunities and risks, drives commercially focused and innovative solutions, and ensures robust governance, compliance and performance frameworks are in place across the commercial lifecycle.

Key accountabilities include

• Leading the strategic direction of the Commercial Services function across the Courts Group, ensuring commercial strategy, procurement, contract management and supplier governance are aligned to Courts Group priorities and achieving long‑term financial sustainability.
• Providing authoritative, high‑quality advice to the Courts Council, Courts Executive and senior leaders on complex, high‑value and high‑risk commercial matters.
• Establishing and maintaining robust governance, assurance and control frameworks across the procurement lifecycle to support integrity, probity, compliance, value for money, effective decision‑making and appropriate management of legal, financial, operational and reputational risk.
• Leading the design, implementation and continuous improvement of procurement and contract management frameworks, policies, systems and practices to strengthen consistency, capability, performance and accountability across the Courts Group.
• Proactively identify, manage and pursue savings opportunities across consolidated supplier agreements including leveraging appropriate contemporary commercial models.
• Driving improved commercial outcomes through effective supplier relationship and contract performance management, dispute resolution where required, and proactive management of commercial risks and opportunities across strategic supplier arrangements.
• Building commercial acumen and capability across the Commercial team and the broader Courts Group by embedding better practice in strategic sourcing, contract management, commercial planning, governance and performance management.

About you

• Demonstrated ability to lead a commercial services function, set strategy, and align commercial outcomes with organisational and government priorities.
• Significant experience in procurement, sourcing, contract negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance oversight in complex environments.
• Proven ability to assess value for money, manage budgets, analyse commercial risks, and support sound finan cial decision‑making.
• Demonstrated capacity to apply deep knowledge of public sector governance, probity, Victorian Government procurement policy and compliance obligations to deliver innovative, fit‑for‑purpose commercial outcomes while ensuring integrity, accountability and compliance.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details.

Why work at Court Services Victoria

• Purpose & Public Impact
• Work that contributes to the wellbeing of Victorians and the public good
• Strong alignment with public service motivation and meaningful work
• Flexible & Modern Work
• Flexible hours, hybrid and remote work options
• Leave provisions (including purchased leave and generous parental leave)
• Access to learning, leadership development, and internal mobility across the VPS
• Opportunities to build broad, transferable public sector capability
• Strong commitment to VPS values, integrity, and accountability
• Emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and psychological safety

Other information

CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to email the contact person listed in the advertisement.

As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, CSV conduct pre‑employment checks, including reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially, with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both candidates and Court Services Victoria.