Procurement Specialist

• Lead diverse end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing projects
• Provide trusted commercial advice across Triple Zero Victoria
• Improve procurement practices, systems and supplier outcomes
• Full-time, ongoing role based at Burwood East

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 supports Triple Zero Victoria to achieve effective, compliant and value-for-money procurement outcomes. Reporting to the Procurement Lead, you will deliver end-to-end procurement activities across a diverse range of goods and services, from planning and market engagement through to evaluation, negotiation, contract execution and contract management support.

This role will take responsibility for progressing allocated procurement activities and providing practical procurement and commercial advice to stakeholders. You will use your initiative to manage priorities, resolve issues and identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, tools and practices.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Deliver complex and routine procurement activities, including planning, sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract execution.
• Take responsibility for progressing allocated procurement projects within agreed timeframes, budgets, policies and approval requirements.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to understand business requirements and provide practical procurement and commercial advice.
• Prepare procurement documentation, reports, briefs, spend analysis and forward procurement pipeline plans.
• Support contract managers to monitor supplier performance, identify contractual risks and address emerging commercial issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement systems and records while contributing to improvements in templates, tools and processes.

About You

You are a highly organised and proactive procurement professional who can take responsibility for your work and progress activities with limited day-to-day supervision. You bring a strong work ethic, sound judgement and a collaborative approach, recognising when to act independently and when guidance or escalation is required.

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

• Demonstrated experience delivering end-to-end procurement activities, including planning, sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, contracting and supplier management.
• Well-developed organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to proactively manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work within agreed timeframes.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability and a strong work ethic, with the ability to progress work independently and seek guidance or escalate issues when appropriate.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Sound commercial, analytical and negotiation skills, including the ability to use relevant data and market information to support procurement decisions.
• Relevant tertiary or industry qualifications and demonstrated knowledge of procurement practices, financial systems and Victorian Government procurement requirements.

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, Tuesday 18 August 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.