Senior Procurement Advisor

Court Services Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted fitness membership

Peer support program

Ongoing professional development

Koori staff network

Job summary

A government agency in Victoria is seeking a Senior Procurement Advisor to enhance procurement efficiency and transparency within the Magistrates' Court of Victoria. The role includes managing procurement activities, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with government policies. Ideal candidates will have experience in public sector procurement, strong stakeholder relationship skills, and strategic insight. This position offers a dynamic environment and the opportunity to contribute to essential justice operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in public sector procurement processes, particularly for justice services.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Experience leading strategic procurement activities within a public sector environment.
• Ability to apply work processes and solve complex issues.
• Ability to identify risks to services and apply mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement activities and provide expert advice to stakeholders.
• Engage key stakeholders through effective communication.
• Manage complex procurement processes and documentation.
• Manage end-to-end procurement, market analysis, and detailed reporting.
• Prepare high-quality procurement documentation and ensure records meet compliance standards.

Skills

Public sector procurement expertise

Stakeholder management

Strategic procurement activities

Problem-solving

Risk identification

Tools

VendorPanel

Tenders.Vic

Zycus

Job description

About the role

Are you a procurement professional ready to take the lead in shaping efficient, transparent and high-quality procurement outcomes across Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV)?

Join us as a Senior Procurement Advisor and play a pivotal role in delivering strategic procurement services that support essential justice operations across the state.

As the Senior Procurement Advisor, you'll drive the implementation and ongoing delivery of procurement processes across MCV. You will ensure all procurement activity—ranging from professional and staffing services through to complex Request for Tender processes—is conducted efficiently, strategically, and in line with government policies and procedures. Other key responsibilities will include:

• Lead Strategic Procurement Activities - Provide expert procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders.
• Drive Stakeholder Engagement - Develop and maintain strong communication channels with key stakeholders.
• Deliver Specialist Systems Support - Guide teams through SPC procurement processes and eSourcing platforms including VendorPanel, Tenders.Vic and Zycus.
• Manage End-to-End Procurement - Lead complex procurement activities, conduct market analysis and prepare detailed reporting. Execute contract variations, monitor compliance and manage contract expenditure.
• Own the Documentation Process - Prepare high-quality procurement documentation and manage administration across government tender portals. Ensure procurement and contract management records meet compliance standards.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, builds strong partnerships, and brings expertise in navigating public sector procurement frameworks.

• We care about your health and wellbeing and have partnered with Fitness Passport, an initiative that allows you to access significantly discounted fitness membership program
• Peer Support Program designed to help create a safe and supportive workplace where colleagues look out for each other
• Koori staff network to enhance support for Koori staff and ensure that appropriate networks and services are readily available
• Ongoing professional development within a collaborative and supportive work environment

About you

• Demonstrated expertise in the conduct of public sector procurement processes, for social and/or justice services.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with stakeholders to understand service needs.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and leading strategic procurement activities.
• Ability to apply experience and knowledge of work processes and practices to problem solve and resolve complex issues.
• Ability to identify risks to services and operations and apply appropriate mitigation strategies.

How to apply

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• resume

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.