Contracts and Procurement Consultant

About this role

• Footscray location; flexible, hybrid work arrangement
• Help build procurement capability that supports purpose-driven outcomes
• 6 month contract
• Applications close 1 July 2025

About State Trustees

State Trustees provides Victorians with financial and legal assistance during all stages of their life, including specialised services and products such as Will Writing, Powers of Attorney, Executor Services, Trustee Services, and Personal Financial Administration.

For more information about how State Trustees assists Victorians please visit our website www.statetrustees.com.au

About the role

Reporting to CFO and General Manager of Corporate Services, this fixed-term opportunity will see you play a key role in enhancing procurement and contract management across the organisation. You will review and uplift frameworks, policies, and practices, ensuring our approach is consistent, compliant, and adds value. This role is both strategic and hands-on, supporting a culture of capability, accountability and continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing

• Lead an end-to-end review of procurement and contract management frameworks
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement updated policies, tools and templates
• Provide expert advice and practical support to stakeholders across sourcing and contract activities
• Deliver training and resources to uplift business-wide procurement capability
• Recommend and support improvements to procurement systems and workflows

What we're looking for

• Strong knowledge of government procurement frameworks and best practices
• Experience leading procurement and contract management improvements in a regulated setting
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and training delivery skills
• Analytical and project management capabilities with a continuous improvement mindset
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach

Employee Benefits

Our people's wellbeing is important, and we are proud to offer the following benefits:

• One-off work-from-home setup payment
• Career development
• Health and well-being programs
• Flexible working conditions
• Education assistance
• Purchased leave
• Employee assistance program
• Reward and recognition program
• Free Will preparation
• Retailer discounts
• Charitable workplace giving
• Employee social club

Most importantly, you will be part of an organisation that works collaboratively to improve the lives of Victorians.

Our Culture

For our clients, our people and the Victorian community, we demonstrate Care, Unity, Passion – we are here, we work together and we bring our best.

How to Apply

Click the Apply button to commence the application process. In your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

We recognise the power of diversity and creating an environment where all our people feel they belong and reflect the communities in which we live, work and serve. We care about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a great fit for our team, we'd love to hear from you.