Senior Commercial Specialist
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The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Procurement |
| Classification: | VPSG6 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/D02077OCT2026 |
| Closing Date: | 29-Oct-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $142,790 - $191,084 |
| Job Duration: | 3 years from employment |
| Attachments: | Position Description - VPS 6 D02077 Senior Commercial Specialist Leading - October 2026.pdf (PDF, 302KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Frankie Phu on +61 3 8663 0770 Frankie.Phu@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Help shape how Victoria buys goods and services across the justice system.
- Lead complex procurement projects and find smarter ways to manage costs.
- Use your commercial skills to secure better deals and reduce spending.
- Enjoy hybrid work and help deliver services that make Victoria safer and fairer.
- Fixed-term (3 years), full-time role earning $142,790 - $191,084 per year, plus super.
About us
The Finance and Procurement business unit provides department-wide financial, procurement and workplace services through strategic leadership and setting the direction, policy, and processes, and partnering with the department to build capability.
Procurement Services (PS) is an enabling function within the Department of Justice and Community Safety's Corporate Strategy and Delivery division, supporting business areas to procure goods and services efficiently, compliantly and with demonstrable value for money.
What you will do
As a senior commercial specialist, you will lead complex procurement projects across the department.
You will give expert advice, manage costs and help teams get value for money.
You will:
- lead complex procurement projects and find ways to improve contracts, cut costs and secure better deals
- give clear, expert advice on commercial, financial and contract matters
- review spending, compare costs and find new ways to save money
- lead negotiations, solve complex problems and help teams make sound decisions
- prepare clear reports and advice while improving procurement tools, systems and ways of working.
About you
Relevant tertiary qualifications in procurement, commerce, law or business administration are highly desirable. You should also understand systems and reporting. Public sector procurement experience is desirable but not essential.
You should also have:
- strong procurement skills and experience managing the full procurement process, from planning to contract delivery
- commercial expertise to review contracts, analyse costs and prepare sourcing documents and reports
- leadership skills to guide teams, meet deadlines and deliver value for money
- clear communication and sound judgement to negotiate, solve problems and find better ways to work.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Frankie Phu at Frankie.Phu@justice.vic.gov.au.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
