About the role:
Victoria Police is seeking to recruit an experienced Chief Procurement Officer to lead the Procurement Division within Financial Services. Reporting to the Director, Operational Finance, the Chief Procurement Officer provides enterprise leadership for procurement, strategic sourcing and contract management aligned with Victoria Police’s strategic priorities and operational needs. The role partners closely with internal leaders and key government stakeholders to deliver procurement outcomes that support financial sustainability, operational performance and public value.
This is an integral leadership role with responsibility for the day-to-day management of a high-performing procurement function and the delivery of strategic procurement reform. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience leading teams, building strong stakeholder relationships, and driving continuous improvement in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
- Lead the day-to-day delivery of procurement, contract and supplier management activities, ensuring work is prioritised, risks are managed and commitments are met.
- Provide strategic and operational advice to executives and internal stakeholders on procurement approaches, market options and contract performance.
- Oversee end-to-end sourcing activities, including planning, documentation, evaluation, negotiation and contract award recommendations.
- Maintain strong procurement governance, ensuring processes and decisions are well documented and align with applicable legislation, policy and probity requirements.
- Lead supplier relationship and performance management, including issue resolution, service reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage and develop a high-performing team by setting clear expectations, coaching staff, and fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace.
- Monitor and report on procurement activity, savings, contract performance and key risks, using insights to improve planning and service delivery.
About You:
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
- Demonstrated commercial acumen, including experience developing and negotiating complex contracts and delivering outcomes in the best interests of the organisation.
- Demonstrated senior leadership experience in procurement, strategic sourcing and contract management within a complex organisation, with accountability for delivering measurable outcomes.
- Proven ability to provide high-quality advice to executives and stakeholders, and to influence decision-making through clear, evidence-based recommendations.
- Proven experience delivering procurement reform and continuous improvement, including streamlining processes, strengthening governance, and building capability across the organisation.
- Strong governance and risk management capability, including experience leading fair, transparent procurement processes with appropriate documentation and probity controls.
- Experience leading supplier relationship and performance management, including resolving issues and improving service outcomes.
- Strong data and reporting capability, including developing analytics and business intelligence to improve visibility of procurement activity, performance monitoring and decision-making.
- Well-developed people leadership skills, including experience building capability, supporting wellbeing, and driving continuous improvement.
Further Information:
- One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
- VPSG7 salary range.
- This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
- The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
- We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.
Your application must include:
- Resume
- Completed application form – the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.
Applications close midnight, Sunday 12 July 2026.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the following platform: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
For further information, please contact: Sam Goldenberg on (03) 8335 7095 or Sam.Goldenberg@police.vic.gov.au.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6004.
About Us:
Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.
Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.
In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.
We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”
If after reading this, you’re not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We’re passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.
Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps
