Senior Project Officer, Procurement

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $116,413 - $140,849

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DE/VATL/1934279

At the Academy, we are passionate about meaningful and exciting work that has an impact on education and student outcomes. Our shared purpose is to create and offer evidence-informed professional learning programs, events and initiatives designed to take Victoria’s highly skilled teachers and school leaders from great to exceptional and advance the quality and status of teaching and school leadership. As a Senior Project Officer, Procurement, you will provide expert procurement advice, manage procurement activities and lead the implementation of the procurement Lean Review findings. You will ensure procurement processes deliver value for money and comply with government requirements. This position is a fixed term contract to 31 December 2027

An exciting opportunity to join our team and play an important role in the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership (Academy).

The Academy's mission is to enhance and improve student outcomes across rural, regional and metropolitan schools through specialised professional learning and pathways, and to raise public awareness of the profession. Information on our legislated objectives is available on our website:Our strategy and story | Academy

At the Academy, we are passionate about meaningful and exciting work that has an impact on education and student outcomes. Our shared purpose is to create and offer evidence-informed professional learning programs, events and initiatives designed to take Victoria's highly skilled teachers and school leaders from great to exceptional and advance the quality and status of teaching and school leadership. We also provide pathways for school and system improvement and raise public awareness of and confidence in the profession across government, Catholic and independent systems.

We care about the quality of our work, demonstrate collective responsibility for continuous improvement and support each other to do the very best we can every day to achieve our goals.

The Academy is a learning organisation that provides opportunities for employees to grow. We have a positive culture that we are building together, where people feel supported, valued and heard.

About the Division

The Business Services Division leads the provision of quality Academy corporate support services and functions (including procurement, risk management, performance reporting and evaluation, human resources and culture, finance, facilities management, information and audio-visual technology) which enable successful operation of the Academy. In addition, the Business Services Division is responsible for the oversight, delivery and reporting of the compliance and audit obligations required of a statutory authority.

About the Role

The Compliance, Procurement and Reporting unit provides strategic oversight, coordination and enterprise process of the Academy's compliance, risk, internal program governance, procurement and performance reporting. By maintaining robust frameworks aligned to Victorian Public Service standards and Department of Education policies, the Compliance, Procurement and Reporting team ensures all programs and services are delivered with quality, accountability and transparency.

The procurement team leverages the Department's Procurement Division resources, policies and strategy to ensure a strategic and quality management approach to the Academy's purchasing of goods and services. The team provides procurement expertise and capability building function for the Academy to drive innovation and value for money through a strategic approach across the life cycle of procurements and contract management.

As a Senior Project Officer, Procurement, you will provide expert procurement advice, manage procurement activities and lead the implementation of the procurement Lean Review findings. You will ensure procurement processes deliver value for money and comply with government requirements.

The responsibilities of the Senior Project Officer, Procurement include:

Managing end-to-end procurement processes

Providing expert advice o n procurement policies and practices

Leading the implementation of the procurement Lean Review outcomes

Support compliance obligations by managing regular reporting and ad hoc requests

Supporting procurement capability across the organisation

Driving continuous improvement in procurement processes

This position is a fixed term contract to 31 December 2027

Capabilities

Applies strong procurement expertise and commercial acumen

Applies strong project management skills

Provides authoritative advice and guidance

Builds relationships and influences stakeholders

Analyses complex procurement issues and risks

Identifies opportunities to improve value and efficiency

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

The role requires significant experience in managing end-to-end procurement activities, ideally within a government setting.

A relevant tertiary qualification is highly desirable

Further Information

Please respond by submitting a cover letter, supported by a maximum 2-page response to the key selection criteria and a recent CV/Resume.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.

For further information about the role, please contact – Emily Doherty, Manager - CPR via email emily.doherty@education.vic.gov.au, 03 7022 0377

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Applications close 11:59pm on 15 July 2026

Applications close Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

1 July 2026