Procurement and Contract Manager

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC is seeking a Procurement and Contracts Manager to oversee outsourced facilities management providers, ensuring KPIs, regulatory compliance and safety standards are met, while developing service specifications and providing procurement advice.

You will need strong contract management and stakeholder engagement skills, with a flexible, collaborative approach. The role is a 12-month fixed term with hybrid work within Victoria.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, architecture or construction management would be desirable.
• Knowledge of Victorian Government procurement principles and practices and associated risk management, and the portfolio property development and management.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in business/architecture/construction management

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC – Victoria

The Procurement and contracts manager role is responsible for oversight of the department’s outsourced facilities management service providers, ensuring they meet contracted KPIs, government regulations and environmental, health and security standards. The role is also responsible for developing service specification documents and providing Public Construction procurement advice for the branch.

The role requires a motivated self-starter, with strong contract management and stakeholder engagement skills, alongside a flexible and collaborative approach to working.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Degree in business, architecture or construction management would be desirable.
• Knowledge of Victorian Government procurement principles and practices and associated risk management, and the portfolio property development and management.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 12 months. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 19 November 2026.

Other relevant information:

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 ***************@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.