SuniTAFE, one of the largest education and training providers in North-West Victoria, is seeking a motivated and solution-focused Purchasing Officer on a full time at the Mildura Campus. This role provides important support in ensuring efficient, compliant, and value-driven purchasing outcomes that support SuniTAFE's strategic objectives.

Reporting to the Manager - Procurement, the Purchasing Officer will support the delivery of purchasing activity across the organisation and provide guidance on purchasing policies while supporting compliance with the Victorian Government Procurement Board (VGPB) requirements and the Victorian Social Procurement Framework.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced purchasing, procurement, or finance administration professional who enjoys working collaboratively and making a meaningful contribution to one of the largest training originations in Regional Victoria.

Key Responsibilities

- Monitor purchasing activities, workflows, and service delivery to ensure purchasing processes are efficient, effective, and aligned with organisational requirements.
- Provide purchasing advice, support, guidance, and training to staff and managers across the Institute.
- Interpret and apply purchasing policies, procedures, and procurement frameworks.
- Administer and manage an Institute Corporate Card in accordance with financial controls and governance requirements.
- Support supplier onboarding activities and maintain positive relationships.
- Assist with contract administration, supplier performance matters, issue resolution, and compliance monitoring activities.
- Identify, monitor, and escalate procurement risks, recurring issues, non-compliance matters, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of purchasing systems.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support and strengthen SuniTAFE's purchasing framework.





SuniTAFE employee benefits that Make a Difference

At SuniTAFE, we believe in supporting our team both professionally and personally. You will enjoy:

- Adaptable Working Arrangements to help you support your daily commitments, Including compressed hours and up to 4 weeks additional purchased leave.
- Salary packaging for novated vehicle leases, portable electronic devices, or superannuation
- TAFE Kids Childcare Centre on Mildura campus: Priority access and discount for SuniTAFE employees’ children.
- Attractive leave entitlements including paid parental leave.
- Free on-site car parking
- Discounted Beauty services at Mildura Campus.
- Onsite Nexus Cafe for a range of tasty and nutritious meals available for purchase.
- Onsite Library offering a vast selection of books across various categories.
- Professional Development and Career pathway opportunities
- Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing Program prioritising your wellbeing.
- Inclusion focused workplace to foster a culturally varied working environment: all faiths, gender and cultures are respected and welcome within SuniTAFE.

The successful candidate will be required to provide:

- A criminal record check which is less than 6 months old.
- A valid working with children check.

This position is open to Australian residents only or those with current working rights in Australia.

Applications for this position will remain open until 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM

Your application must include:

- Your updated CV/resume.




- A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (no more than 2 pages)

Key Selection Criteria:

- Demonstrated experience in purchasing, procurement, finance administration, or a related environment.
- Knowledge of purchasing policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and internal controls, with the ability to interpret and apply them effectively.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and customer service skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and provide advice and support.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain processes, provide guidance and deliver training.
- Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
- Sound problem-solving skills and the ability to identify risks, resolve issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team while displaying integrity, accountability and commitment to ethical and compliant practices.

For more details, please refer to the Position Description attached to the advertisement.

For further information please contact Rachel Parker, Procurement Manager via phone at 03 5022 3 or email at *@sunitafe.edu.au. Alternatively, please contact Mushrath Mohsin, Talent Advisor via phone on 03 5022 3 or email at ****@sunitafe.edu.au

Child Safety Commitment

SuniTAFE is a child safe organisation that is committed to the safety and wellbeing children and young people. All staff must complete Child Safe Training and maintain a current Working with Children Check. To find out more about the Child Safe Standards refer to the CCYP | Child Secure Standards or you can request a copy of SuniTAFE’s Child Safety Policy and Child Safety Reporting Procedure.

📌 Purchasing Officer (Mildura)
🏢 Sunitafe
📍 Mildura