Procurement Policy Support Officer

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Treasury and Finance

**Salary**: $72,751 - $80,545

Occupation: Procurement

Reference: VG/DTF/CGS/1674613

The Strategic Sourcing Group has an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop skills in policy and governance and be part of a team that supports growth.

**About us**

The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.

The Strategic Sourcing Group provides whole of government procurement solutions to achieve best value for the Victorian Government.

**About the role**

The Strategic Sourcing Group has an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop skills in policy and governance and be part of a team that supports growth.

In this role you will:

- Provide support/advice and respond to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders such as government buyers and suppliers
- Provide strong customer service response and support including phone and online enquiries
- Maintain cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, constructively working to resolve issues or escalate where required
- Work on supporting a diverse range of policy and procurement projects and provide administration and operational support to managers as required
- Prepare and provide information and write reports in accordance with standards and guidelines, ensuring timeliness and accuracy
- Undertake analysis/research on procurement data and issues including documenting outcomes and recommendations

**About you**

To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate:

- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with an ability to clearly articulate outcomes, listen to customers / clients / stakeholders and constructively working to resolve issues within agreed timeframes or escalate where required
- Ability to proactively contribute to the development and achievement of team goals and plans and support other team members in achieving their objectives and provide support for a diverse range of policy and procurement projects
- Attention to detail and ability to undertake accurate data analysis/research and draw sound inferences
- Ability to develop clear and succinct briefs/reports etc and communicate ideas both in written and verbal form
- Ability to self-manage a diverse workload and competing priorities. Ability to manage own workload to meet delivery timelines and escalate issues to management as required

**About our culture**

We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.

The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.

**How to apply**

**Vaccination**

DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk consistent with the DTF's obligations under the _Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act)._ DTF's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires all DTF employees to have an up-to-date vaccination status, or be medically exempted, as defined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), in order to attend a DTF work site or work for the Department in the community. DTF may request proof of vaccination or exemption during the recruitment and selection process.