Senior Procurement Specialist

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead end-to-end procurement activities across Bushfire and Forest Services.

You will manage RFQ, RFT and EOI processes, advise stakeholders and strengthen procurement governance while supervising two direct reports. This role offers a hybrid workplace in Altona North with emphasis on strategic sourcing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering end-to-end procurement in complex environments.
• Experience managing RFQ, RFT and EOI processes.
• Strong knowledge of Victorian Government procurement policies.
• Ability to develop procurement documentation, evaluation criteria and sourcing strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Experience supporting contract establishment and supplier management.
• Leadership capability to supervise and develop team members.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, customer service and operational excellence.
• Desirable: tertiary procurement qualification.
• Desirable: CIPS accreditation.
• Desirable: current driver’s licence and willingness to travel within Victoria.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end procurement services for Bushfire and Forest Services operations.
• Supervise and develop two direct reports.
• Strengthen procurement governance and capability across the organisation.
• Lead multiple sourcing activities across diverse procurement projects.
• Provide practical procurement advice to stakeholders across business areas.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

RFQ/RFT/EOI management

Gov procurement policies

Procurement docs & sourcing

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Contract & supplier management

People leadership

Continuous improvement

CIPS accreditation (desirable)

Education

Tertiary qualifications in procurement/related (desirable)

CIPS accreditation (desirable)

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC – Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC

Lead strategic procurement activities that help ensure Victoria's emergency management resources, assets and services are ready when they are needed most.

Are you an experienced procurement professional who enjoys managing complex sourcing activities, building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering value-for-money outcomes that make a real difference?

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking aSenior Procurement Specialistto deliver end-to-end procurement services that support Bushfire and Forest Services operations across Victoria.

This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven team responsible for ensuring procurement activities are compliant, timely and aligned with operational readiness and emergency management requirements. You will work across a diverse range of procurement projects, partnering with operational teams, technical specialists and suppliers to deliver procurement outcomes that support critical assets, logistics, infrastructure and emergency response capability.

As aSenior Procurement Specialist, you will provide expert procurement advice, manage multiple concurrent sourcing activities and help strengthen procurement governance and capability across the organisation.You will also supervise and develop two direct reportswhile contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement performance and service delivery.

About the role

You will bring:

• significant experience delivering end-to-end procurement activities in complex environments
• experience managing requests for quotation (RFQ), requests for tender (RFT) and expressions of interest (EOI) processes
• strong knowledge of Victorian Government procurement policies, frameworks and governance requirements
• demonstrated ability to develop procurement documentation, specifications, evaluation criteria and sourcing strategies
• experience providing practical procurement advice to stakeholders across a diverse range of business areas
• strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and build productive working relationships
• experience supporting contract establishment, supplier management and procurement record management
• leadership capability with the ability to supervise, coach and develop team members
• a focus on continuous improvement, customer service and operational excellence
• tertiary qualifications in procurement, commerce, business, law, contract management or a related discipline (desirable)
• professional procurement accreditation such as CIPS or equivalent (desirable)
• a current driver's licence and willingness to travel within Victoria as required.

You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values safety, integrity, readiness and continuous improvement.

DEECA offers:

• meaningful work supporting Victoria's emergency management capability
• opportunities to lead and influence significant procurement outcomes across Bushfire and Forest Services
• involvement in strategic sourcing, supplier engagement and procurement reform initiatives
• a flexible and inclusive workplace
• hybrid working arrangements where operational requirements allow
• opportunities to develop leadership capability through management of a direct report
• the chance to work with a diverse range of stakeholders across government, industry and emergency management sectors.

About DEECA

DEECA works to create liveable, inclusive and sustainable communities, environments and industries across Victoria. We value responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

We are committed to creating a culturally safe, diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued and supported to contribute.

Interested?

For further information, please contactAndrew Loader, Director, Commercial, Logistics and Resourceson0438 491 ***.

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 considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

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.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Altona North with hybrid work arrangements available.

Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.