Category Manager Professional Services

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Until 12 September 2025

Organisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

**Salary**: $109,730 - $132,764

Occupation: Procurement

Reference: VG/50931154A/

An opportunity to work in a flexible and dynamic work environment in the CBD in an exciting category.

The Category Manager, Professional Services is responsible for the provision of expertise, advice and assistance relating to the procurement and management of professional services and consultants as well as the development and ownership of the professional services engagement strategy and associated policies and processes, including the possible management of a Vendor Management System.

The role suits a proactive, detail focussed and solutions thinking person who will work within the Procurement team of Corporate Services to ensure compliance with DEECA and Whole of Victorian Government Procurement policies and procedures, whilst undertaking market research and data analysis to continuously improve processes and identify opportunities for innovation.

**Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications**
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is desirable but not mandatory.

**This is a fixed term position available until 12 September 2025. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.**

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

**Applications close at midnight on Monday, 16 December 2024.**

**Other relevant information**:
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

**A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace**

***_DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave._


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