What’s on Offer

Strategic opportunity to highlight your procurement and contract management expertise while supporting Fire Rescue Victoria's (FRV) Business goals and endeavours.

We strive to create a high-quality working life for our community of valued employees.

Working with us provides:

Access to a Rostered Day Off;

All roles can be worked flexibly but this may differ from role to role;

Uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community;

Support for education, career and professional development;

Enterprise Agreement salary increases;

Novated lease options and superannuation salary sacrifice;

An unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services;

Access to a sports voucher;

Discounted health insurance;

Corporate Clothing Allowance (conditions apply)

Free gym access;

Close to Public Transport (Parliament)

About the Role

This fixed term position (until December 2025) is part of a dynamic team within the Contracts and Procurement Department and is responsible for working with external customers and stakeholders in establishing and managing strategic, complex, high value, high risk and business critical contracts in accordance with the objectives of FRV’s Strategic Business Plan.

Functional Accountabilities include:

Ensure the successful on time establishment and management of complex, strategic, high value (across sector) contracts

Identify opportunities to provide reduction in total cost of ownership across the business by engaging in spend analysis, market investigation and various stakeholder management, considering areas such as risks, trends and new opportunities and continuity of supply in sustainable arrangements

Develop and implement transparent, appropriate practice procurement strategies and processes to deliver best value for money outcomes on a timely basis

Use tools and techniques to profile, benchmark research and assess current and future supply markets to assist in the creation of a Category Management Plan and strategy process

Facilitate the planning and execution of activities to deliver arrangements that meet business objectives as described within the sourcing planning document.

Ensure the review and ongoing management of agreed categories is conducted in partnership with key internal customers

Identify and confirm their requirements and expectations and consider and address, as part of the planning process and subsequently support the customers in the management of the resultant contracted outcome.

What you will need to Succeed

To be successful in this position, you will have:

Appropriate CIPSA certification for procurement or equivalent

University degree in relevant field

Substantial sourcing and contract management experience

Sound knowledge of best strategic sourcing practices plus customer focused with excellent influencing and negotiating skills

Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and implement complex sourcing and contract management activities in compliance with Victorian Government Procurement Guidelines

Ability to undertake complex and medium to high-risk contract negotiations to achieve best outcomes.

Serving the Community, valuing teamwork, having integrity, showing respect and being accountable are core values at Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV). We are looking for candidates who are committed to upholding our organisational values and behaviours as they guide our work and shape our culture.

About Us

FRV is a modern fire and rescue service that meets the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. FRV comprises of 4500 dedicated employees who serve and protect communities throughout Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres.

We value and respect workplace diversity and seek to build a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek by submitting a tailored cover letter and resume addressing the qualifications and work experience criteria listed.

Applications will be reviewed when received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview at that time. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.

If you require any assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Recruitment Business Partner Amelia Mazzotta at [email protected]

Important Information

FRV’s standard practice is to appoint at the base of the salary range, however consideration will be given to an above base salary within the advertised range based on the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa to apply for this position.

FRV is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Therefore, there is a requirement that all FRV employees be fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 in order to work for FRV outside of their place of residence.

Prior to commencement of employment with FRV you will need to provide evidence that you are fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 or unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Acceptable evidence includes:

COVID-19 digital certificate or ATAGI exemption certificate (available via your myGov account).

Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account).

Other documentation outside the above will not be accepted as evidence of having received your COVID-19 vaccination doses.