The Procurement Coordinator is responsible for providing useful, credible, high quality and timely commercial, procurement, probity, and governance advice and assistance to enable DEECA to achieve its objectives. The role requires strong proactive capabilities to provide a high level of customer service including timely responses and pragmatic, solutions focussed advice. There is a requirement for the Procurement Coordinator to assist in building staff procurement capability through support and guidance, staff inductions and other appropriate training. A demonstrated thorough knowledge of financial management and records management systems, procurement tools, policies and procedures are also required. The role is also responsible for advising staff in relation to breaches of DEECA procurement policies and deal with breaches according to relevant DEECA and VGPB procedures.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of procurement practices and procedures, including demonstrated capacity to understand and apply the Victorian Government Purchasing Board guidelines.
• Demonstrated skill and experience in maintaining organisational procurement and purchasing processes within a public sector environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understands and applies advanced computer skills to complex word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, or database functions.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to perform data entry and review of documentation with a high level of accuracy.

There are 2 x fixed term positions available until 31 December 2025. The work location for these positions is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 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, 30 March 2025.

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.