About This Role

- Utilise your procurement and contract management experience to support the Emergency Management Technology and Data division at Emergency Management Victoria.
- Fixed Term, Full time opportunity.
- VPS grade 5: $116,413 - $140,849 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Commercial Support Officer to provide a critical role at Emergency Management Victoria.

About The Business Unit

Emergency Management Victoria (EMV), within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, is responsible for the overall coordination of the emergency management system in Victoria. EMV drives the integration of policy, strategy, operational coordination, and planning across Victoria's emergency management sector, contributing to safer, more resilient communities.

EMV works closely with government and agencies across the emergency management portfolio. The organisation is led by the Deputy Secretary/Chief Executive and Emergency Management Commissioner, Emergency Management Victoria and includes oversight of statutory entities and offices and the department's emergency management accountabilities.

The Emergency Management Technology and Data (EM T&D;) division is responsible for key Emergency sector common digital platforms for the emergency services sector. EM T&D; is a trusted partner to emergency sector organisations, supporting the innovation and delivery of modern and effective Digital Infrastructure services tailored to the emergency sector's needs. Its main service functions include EM Strategic Planning and Business Development, EM Enterprise Architecture and Design, EM Digital Platforms and Products, EM Commercial Management and Budget, EM Portfolio, Program Delivery, Data Insights.

About The Role

Some of your duties will include:





- Provide high-level commercial and administrative support to the Commercial Lead and broader team in relation to procurement, contract management, financial processes and governance activities.
- Contribute commercial administration activities including procurement documentation, contract variations, purchase orders, quotations, invoicing and payment processing in accordance with government policies and procurement frameworks.
- Monitor contract deliverables, milestones, risks, issues and vendor performance activities to support project outcomes and contractual compliance.
- Lead the maintenance of effective contract administration systems, registers, reporting, including document tracking and control, whilst proactively creating and implementing new systems to streamline processes as required (systems such as Oracle, TRIM, Zycus etc).

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Procurement and Contract administration experience in either government or private entities required.
- Using financial and contract management software solutions for the management of multiple procurement and contract activities in order to enable contracts to be established and the payment of suppliers.




- Obtain the ability to demonstrate strong business and commercial acumen by understanding operational costs to drive efficiency, while effectively managing external vendor engagement terms and holding parties accountable to delivery agreements.

Qualifications/requirements

- A tertiary qualification in commerce, law or accounting is highly desirable.
- Completion of Department of Justice and Community Safety training is desirable
- Managing Contracts and Supplier Relationships desirable.
- Procurement and Contract Management Framework is desirable.

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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) 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.

📌 Commercial Support Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
📍 Melbourne