Senior Commercial Specialist

Victorian Government; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 143,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Victoria's Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Commercial Specialist in Melbourne to lead complex procurement projects and deliver value for money across the department.

You will provide expert advice on commercial, financial and contract matters, manage costs, and help teams secure better deals while improving procurement tools and processes. The role is fixed-term, full-time with hybrid work and a salary of AUD 142,790–191,084 plus super.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement skills and experience managing the full procurement process.
• Commercial expertise to review contracts, costing and reports.
• Leadership and communication to guide teams, meet deadlines and deliver value for money.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement projects across the department.
• Provide expert advice on commercial, financial and contract matters.
• Review spending, analyse costs and identify savings opportunities.
• Lead negotiations, resolve complex problems and help teams make sound decisions.
• Prepare clear reports and improve procurement tools and processes.

Skills

Procurement skills

Commercial expertise

Leadership skills

Clear communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in procurement/commerce/law/business administration

Job description

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/D02077OCT2026

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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 get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Help shape how Victoria buys goods and services across the justice system.
• Lead complex procurement projects and find smarter ways to manage costs.
• Use your commercial skills to secure better deals and reduce spending.
• Enjoy hybrid work and help deliver services that make Victoria safer and fairer.
• Fixed-term (3 years), full-time role earning $142,790 - $191,084 per year, plus super.

About us

The Finance and Procurement business unit provides department-wide financial, procurement and workplace services through strategic leadership and setting the direction, policy, and processes, and partnering with the department to build capability.

Procurement Services (PS) is an enabling function within the Department of Justice and Community Safety's Corporate Strategy and Delivery division, supporting business areas to procure goods and services efficiently, compliantly and with demonstrable value for money.

What you will do

As a Senior Commercial Specialist, you will lead complex procurement projects across the department.

You will give expert advice, manage costs and help teams get value for money.

You will:

• lead complex procurement projects and find ways to improve contracts, cut costs and secure better deals
• give clear, expert advice on commercial, financial and contract matters
• review spending, compare costs and find new ways to save money
• lead negotiations, solve complex problems and help teams make sound decisions
• prepare clear reports and advice while improving procurement tools, systems and ways of working.

About you

Relevant tertiary qualifications in procurement, commerce, law or business administration are highly desirable. You should also understand systems and reporting. Public sector procurement experience is desirable but not essential.

You should also have:

• strong procurement skills and experience managing the full procurement process, from planning to contract delivery
• commercial expertise to review contracts, analyse costs and prepare sourcing documents and reports
• leadership skills to guide teams, meet deadlines and deliver value for money
• clear communication and sound judgement to negotiate, solve problems and find better ways to work.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Frankie Phu at [e-mail].

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

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 get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

Child safe statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and you ng people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

Applications close Thursday 29 October 2026 at 11.59pm