Finance and Procurement Officer

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $97,955 - $111,142

Grade: VPS 4

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DH/VCCMHW/756339

The Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing is a Victorian public entity led by a unique Co-CEO partnership and governed by an independent skills-based Board who report to the Minister for Mental Health. The Collaborative Centre is deeply committed to achieving its vision of better mental health and wellbeing for all Victorians through collaborating and learning together. In partnership with people with lived and living experiences, our core purpose is to translate evidence into innovation and effective practice and collaborate with the workforce and researchers towards our common goal of driving groundbreaking change to Victoria's Mental Health and Wellbeing system.

About the role:

The Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing is seeking a Finance and Procurement Officer to lead and deliver strategic, end-to-end procurement activities across its suite of programs. This role plays a key part in ensuring all procurement is fit-for-purpose, compliant with Victorian Government policies, and supports the timely acquisition and management of equipment and professional services. Key responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining strong connections with partners to achieve efficient, compliant, and value-for-money outcomes for the Collaborative Centre.

About us:

The Collaborative Centre plays a central role in system transformation and over the next three 3 years, we will prioritise translational research and systemwide workforce training and capability development, particularly for the lived and living experience workforce.

Through our existing partnerships with clinical, academic and lived experience organisations we will produce research informed by lived experience and translate the outcomes of that research into new and innovative models of care for better mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all Victorians.

You can learn more about the Collaborate Centre by visiting our website ).

Able to demonstrate or have experience in:

• Developing and implementing processes or strategies to ensure the meaningful engagement and full participation of those with lived and living experience of mental ill-health or psychological distress.
• Leading and supporting end-to-end procurement activities, including planning, documentation, approvals, vendor engagement and contract finalisation, in line with policy and relevant legislation.
• Developing, managing and maintaining procurement and funding documentation, systems and records to support compliant accurate, timely, and transparent purchasing processes.
• Providing operational and administrative support for finance, budgeting and forecasting processes, including use of systems such as Oracle, PowerBI and the Commitments Register.
• Supporting financial monitoring, payment of invoices, budgeting and forecasting activities, and contribute to the identification, tracking and reporting of cost saving opportunities.

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise

• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant government legislation and experience in procurement, contract and finance management activities is essential.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience working with people who have a past or current lived experience of mental ill-health or psychological distress is preferable.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply:

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the 'Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians . We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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Applications close Sunday 14 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

29 August 2025