Director, Commercial Services – Hybrid Public Sector Procurement

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

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