Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/D02084SEPT2026

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

- Shape procurement policy that helps your department spend public money wisely.
- You will review policy, guide staff and improve compliance across the department.
- You will work on audits, reporting and projects that shape how procurement works.
- You will gain meaningful work,



flexible hybrid arrangements and the chance to improve public services.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849per year, plus super.

What you will do

As policy and compliance lead, you will help shape clear procurement policy and guidance.

You will check how policies work, advise staff and lead improvements across the department.

You will:

- lead clear reviews of procurement policies, processes and related guidance
- provide sound procurement advice and help staff apply policies, standards and tools
- track actions from audits, reviews and policy changes, then check that teams complete them
- run regular audits to check policy use, identify risks and improve compliance
- prepare high-quality briefings, reports and advice while supporting committees, projects and key reporting.

About you

A relevant tertiary qualification is highly desirable, especially in procurement, supply chain, commerce, law or business administration. You should also understand government procurement and policy.

You can interpret rules, develop policy and solve complex problems. You can explain your advice clearly and stay calm under pressure.

You should also have:





- strong policy skills and the ability to write clear policies and guidance
- procurement knowledge and the ability to interpret laws, rules and government policies
- problem-solving skills that help you find practical answers when guidance is unclear
- clear communication and resilience , with the ability to adapt and lead through change.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Amelia Carey at

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy .

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

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 secure and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

Applications close Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Policy and Compliance Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne