Overview
About the DepartmentThe Department of Education is responsible for early childhood and school education in Victoria. This is through a wide range of learning and development services and support. Procurement Division's purpose is to support and empower the department and schools to acquire services and resources to deliver great educational outcomes for Victorian children and young people. What You'll Be DoingWe are seeking a high-calibre procurement leader for a Director, Procurement role responsible for leading strategic procurement outcomes across the department and schools. Reporting to the Executive Director Procurement (Chief Procurement Officer), you'll provide strategic direction, expert advice and people leadership across procurement, sourcing, category management and stakeholder engagement. You'll work closely with senior leaders across the department and schools to deliver hig
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About the DepartmentThe Department of Education is responsible for early childhood and school education in Victoria. This is through a wide range of learning and development services and support. Procurement Division's purpose is to support and empower the department and schools to acquire services and resources to deliver great educational outcomes for Victorian children and young people. What You'll Be DoingWe are seeking a high-calibre procurement leader for a Director, Procurement role responsible for leading strategic procurement outcomes across the department and schools. Reporting to the Executive Director Procurement (Chief Procurement Officer), you'll provide strategic direction, expert advice and people leadership across procurement, sourcing, category management and stakeholder engagement. You'll work closely with senior leaders across the department and schools to deliver high-quality procurement outcomes with integrity, impartiality and a strong customer focus.Your key responsibilities include:Lead the development and delivery of procurement strategies, sourcing approaches and category management plansOversee complex procurement and contract management activities, ensuring compliance with departmental policy and public sector procurement principlesProvide high-level commercial advice and strategic recommendations to senior leaders and stakeholdersLead procurement planning, activity reporting, benefits realisation, briefings and submissionsBuild strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, other government agencies and, where relevant, Victorian Government schoolsDrive continuous improvement, innovation and change in procurement practices and service deliveryManage procurement risks, budgets, resources and performance to achieve business and government objectivesLead, develop and motivate a high-performing team of procurement professionalsOccasional travel to regional Victoria is required. What You'll BringSignificant senior experience in procurement, strategic sourcing and category managementStrong commercial acumen, including financial, risk and resource management capabilityDemonstrated expertise in procurement policy, probity, accountability and value for money principlesProven ability to lead complex procurement programs and contract management activitiesExcellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skillsA collaborative and adaptable leadership style, with the ability to lead change and develop othersOutstanding conceptual, analytical and problem-solving capability Further InformationFor more details regarding this position, please refer to the position description for the capabilities to address in application.If you have further questions, please contact Sandy Carveth on 0427 954 266 or Sandy.Carveth@education.vic.gov.au for a confidential discussion.Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions, visit our website.Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.If you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the advertisement or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g. large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements, please get in touch with the contact person listed on this advertisement.Applications close 11:59 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday 30 September 2026
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