Senior Procurement Specialist

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Victoria is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to provide authoritative procurement support to the People and Culture Division and ensure compliance with governance policies. The role involves stakeholder liaison, monitoring supplier performance, and advising on procurement breaches while delivering high service levels.

The successful candidate will demonstrate Victorian public sector procurement experience, strong customer service and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with Victorian Public Sector procurement practices and procedures.
• Strong stakeholder management and customer service capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative procurement support and advice across processes and systems.
• Ensure compliance with department and Victorian government procurement policies.
• Respond to enquiries and monitor supplier performance; advise on breaches.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Zycus

Oracle

Job description

4d ago , from Victorian Department of Energy and Climate Action

The Senior Procurement Specialist provides authoritative support and advice to the People and Culture Division across a range of procurement-related processes and systems and ensures compliance with departmental and Victorian government procurement policies and guidelines. The role requires experience in stakeholder management and regularly liaises with internal People and Culture stakeholders and contract managers, and other procurement contacts across the department. The role is responsible for responding to enquiries, monitoring supplier performance and providing advice to mitigate and respond to procurement breaches.

The role requires a detail-focused person with experience in Victorian public sector procurement and strong customer service and interpersonal skills

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with Victorian Public Sector procurement practices and procedures is required.
• Proficiency in the use of the Zycus and Oracle systems or other finance and procurement applications used in government will be viewed favourably.

This is a fixed term position available until 28 January 2028. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

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.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 18 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.