Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full time Salary: $116,413 - $140,849

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DJCSDJ9713SEP26

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?

- Lead complex sourcing work that helps the department spend wisely.
- Plan and manage high-value procurement from start to finish.
- Work with skilled procurement experts across a wide range of projects.
- Use your commercial skills to shape contracts and deliver clear outcomes.
- Ongoing,



full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

What you will do As Senior Sourcing Specialist, you will lead complex sourcing activities for non-ICT goods and services. You will help business areas achieve value for money through sound procurement and contract decisions.

You will

- lead complex sourcing activities from planning through to contract award
- prepare clear sourcing plans, evaluation reports, briefings and presentations
- lead effective supplier negotiations and help shape strong contract terms
- work closely with a skilled team to deliver procurement projects
- improve procurement processes, systems and services while supporting other tasks as needed.

About you A relevant tertiary qualification in procurement, supply chain, commerce, law or business administration is highly desirable. Experience with government procurement and policies is also highly desirable.

You should also have

- strong experience delivering complex procurement in a regulated setting
- experience planning high-value procurement and managing business-critical sourcing work
- proven negotiation skills and experience working with suppliers
- strong contract development skills and the ability to solve complex problems.

To learn even more about this role,



please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Greg Barnes at [email protected]. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

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 national police checks 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.

Apply now

Applications close Thursday 8 October 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

24 September 2026

📌 Senior Sourcing Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne