Title:  Senior Procurement Advisor

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

Investment and Technology (I&T) group lead and manage the investment lifecycle; drives commercial advice & negotiations to facilitate reform; and enables core delivery through Finance, Procurement & Enterprise Technology.

We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

About the Role

The Senior Procurement Advisor engages effectively with business stakeholders to plan and execute procurement initiatives, with a focus on achieving fit for purpose sourcing outcomes that drive value for money. The role also involves working with stakeholders to co-develop the go to market strategy, provide strategic support throughout the market engagement and lead supplier negotiations through to contract award as well as provide any other commercial support as required by key stakeholders.

In addition to driving value for money, the role is responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of the DTP procurement strategy, supporting and coordinating process improvement initiatives and procurement reform, stakeholder relationship management and ensuring compliance with DTP procurement policy.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Plan and deliver low to medium complexity procurement initiatives (including leading supplier negotiations) and support the delivery of high complexity procurement initiatives, that: meet the needs of DTP stakeholders, comply with relevant policy and drive value for money for DTP.
• Work collaboratively and partner with business stakeholders within specific DTP Groups, to identify and deliver procurement outcomes.
• Work closely with colleagues to contribute to continuous improvement and reform initiatives and work to identify and implement suitable best practice approaches.
• Own a specific cost efficiency target. Measure and report on outcomes achieved including financial cost savings, performance improvements and other sustainable business benefits.
• Drive category and sourcing strategy development and execution for key spend categories/projects.

Key Selection Criteria

We are seeking a strategic and commercially focused procurement professional with proven experience in strategic sourcing, market analysis and supplier negotiation, capable of translating strategic objectives into effective day-to-day delivery. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to prepare clear and high-quality briefs and reports, and a focus on achieving the best value and outcomes for the organisation. You will build trusted relationships with stakeholders, drive change across the procurement function, and thrive in a fast-paced, outcome-driven environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant or related field.
• Drivers licence
• Occasional travel within Victoria

Culture Value 

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals. 

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions  

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. 

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position. 

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply. 

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months. 

How to Apply

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Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 04 January 2026. 

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions. 

For further information about the role, please contact Aaron Hawker – Senior Procurement Manager via Aaron.hawker@transport.vic.gov.au or 0413 003 998

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