An exciting opportunity to join the Energy Group Project Management Office as a Procurement Specialist. The successful applicant will be asked to provide expertise, advice and assistance relating to the Energy Group's procurement activities including 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 the Renewable Energy Transition. The successful applicant will enjoy working in a fast paced environment, looking for ways to improve processes and stakeholder experiences, will be team oriented and have excellent communication, collaboration, and coordination skills.

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 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 Monday, 16 September 2024.

Other relevant information:

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

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.