Specialist Procurement Partner

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) invites applications for a Specialist Procurement Partner in Melbourne. You will provide specialist procurement advice, lead procurement initiatives, and help shape the strategic direction of Homes Victoria's procurement program.

You will build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, ensure compliant tendering, purchasing and contract management processes, and apply policies such as Local Jobs First and Social Procurement to deliver

Qualifications

• specialist procurement advisory and leadership experience preferred.
• ability to advise on government procurement policies.

Responsibilities

• Engage and provide authoritative advice to internal stakeholders on procurement policies, procedures, systems and standards.
• Lead and shape procurement processes including tendering, purchasing and contract management to ensure transparency and compliance.
• Apply Local Jobs First and Social Procurement policies to deliver best-value outcomes.

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/00754306

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+
equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse
backgrounds and abilities.
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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and
Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11.59pm

THE ROLE

T he Specialist Procurement Partner is responsible for providing specialist procurement advice and leadership in procurement, and contribute to the strategic direction of the procurement function, and foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders to support delivery of Homes Victoria's critical procurement program.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Engage and provide authoritive advice to key internal stakeholders on policies, procedures, systems and standards to enable delivery of effective, outcomes focused procurement activities within legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Provide subject matter expertise on government policies such as Local Jobs First, Social Procurement, etc.
• Establish and maintain tendering, purchasing and contract development and management processes and systems that are rigorous, transparent and have credibility with all stakeholders.

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