Procurement Specialist

•    Play a critical role in optimizing TZV’s procurement activities 
•    Convenient Burwood east location with free parking 
•    Full time, ongoing role

About Triple Zero Victoria

Triple Zero Victoria (TZV) provides the critical link between the Victorian community and the state’s emergency services agencies. It provides Victoria’s 24-hour emergency call-taking and dispatch services for Police, Fire, Ambulance and VICSES.  

This integration of emergency services communications within Triple Zero Victoria is unique in Australia and rare worldwide. The team at Triple Zero Victoria are deeply committed to the community they serve and are among the most dedicated and highly skilled in their field.

About the Role

The procurement specialist is responsible for leading sourcing projects and will be involved in all phases of procurement activities applying the skills necessary to identify saving opportunities to create value, create competitive environments, creatively negotiate with suppliers, and generate contracts to ensure seamless availability of products and services needed to support TZV’s objectives. This role requires commercial acumen and negotiation skills to deliver solutions, as well as the ability to identify and implement process improvement opportunities that will lead to improved strategic sourcing, procurement, and contract management within TZV. 

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Undertake preparation of sourcing requirements, preparation of RFX documentation, release to market, market briefing and clarifications, facilitating evaluation panel scoring and consensus, supporting contract negotiations and execution, preparation of status reports and briefs for senior management, developing 12-to-24-month procurement pipeline plans and analysing category spend data.
• Support the development and implementation of organisational category management strategies, policies and procedures ensuring compliance with the Victorian Government Purchasing Board guidelines, policies, and other legislative requirements.
• Liaise between internal clients and Legal Counsel to support the drafting of contract documentation, such as Agreements, Memorandums of Understanding, Variations and Extensions.
• Assist contract managers by undertaking contract monitoring, to identify contract risks and emerging issues and provide commercial advice on appropriate actions to address and resolve any issues arising from these reviews.
•  Undertake contract administration activities including, updating the Contract Management System with relevant procurement activities and accurately reflect changes to contract status and updating other data repositories with relevant and accurate information on contractual or procurement changes. 

About You

You will have demonstratable experience in procurement or strategic sourcing roles and a strong knowledge of procurement best practices, industry trends and relevant regulations 

The successful candidate will have the following experience, skills and attributes:

•  Demonstrated knowledge of procurement practices and procedures and financial management systems
•  Strong negotiation skills with the ability to lead negotiations and finalise contracts with suppliers.
•  Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data and market intelligence for informed decision-making.
•  Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
•  Relevant tertiary or industry qualifications in the procurement of similar discipline ( Finance, law , contract of project management , supply chain) 

What We Can Offer You

You will be supporting a critical service to the Victorian community and will be rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements and employee benefits including:

• Employee assistance program for employees and eligible family members
• Discounted health insurance, banking services and gym membership
• ‘Memberlink’ discount card, accepted by 1,000's of retailers and services providers
• Free staff parking at all our sites
• Salary packaging options after an initial service period

Triple Zero Victoria is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our workplace. We encourage and celebrate diversity in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the Victorian community in which we live.

How to Apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button which will direct you to the Triple Zero Victoria Careers Portal. From here you can submit your application, which should include a current resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the role and linking your experience to the position.

Please note: all applications must be submitted via our Triple Zero Victoria Careers Portal. We kindly ask that you do not send your application by email as we require you to complete a mandatory application form to accompany your application.

For a confidential discussion, please email Careers@triplezero.vic.gov.au.

Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, Sunday 25 January 2026.

Other Relevant Information

Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a Permanent Resident. If you have applied for an ongoing position, you can only be considered for a fixed term period of employment that does not exceed your visa term. Employment will be subject to providing evidence of your Australian working rights.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Medical Declaration, with employment subject to a National Police Check clearance.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Triple Zero Victoria's Careers team via Careers@triplezero.vic.gov.au.