The Office of the Deputy Secretary fosters high performance business operating environment across the Energy Group. The Office is responsible for leading or coordinating a range of business functions including procurement, ensuring alignment with both DELWP and government priorities, policies and values.

The Procurement Specialist will provide expertise, advice and assistance relating to the Energy Group's procurement activities by supporting business units with the procurement process using the skills necessary to identify saving opportunities, creatively negotiate with suppliers, and generate contracts to ensure seamless availability of products and services needed to support departmental project managers and objectives.

If you focus on delivering value and minimising risk and have contract management and procurement experience with excellent communication, collaboration, and coordination skills this role would suit you well.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement practices and procedures, including capacity to understand and apply the Victorian Government Purchasing Board guidelines.
• An appropriate tertiary qualification or extensive experience in procurement and contract management is highly desirable.

This is a fixed term position available for a period until 30 May 2025. 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.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 08 December 2024.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police 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. 

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace  

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.