Procurement Analyst

Procurement Policy & Governance Advisor
Contract: 23 February 2026 – 30 June 2026
Full-time hours
Hourly rate - $70.31 + super
We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to support procurement governance, policy development and advisory services within a Victorian Government environment. This contract role will suit someone with strong end-to-end procurement knowledge, excellent written skills and confidence providing advice across the procurement lifecycle.

Key Accountabilities Procurement Governance & Policy

• Contribute to the development, review and maintenance of procurement frameworks, policies, procedures, templates and guidelines
• Ensure alignment with VGPB requirements and relevant legislation
• Maintain document version control and governance standards

Social Procurement

• Support the implementation of the Social Procurement Strategy
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including Kinaway, Social Traders and Supply Nation
• Promote best practice and compliance across procurement activities

Advice & Quality Assurance

• Provide high-quality procurement advice to internal stakeholders and Group Procurement Representatives
• Support procurement planning, evaluation and contract award stages
• Review procurement documentation, briefings and detailed reports for quality and compliance
• Ensure submissions progress through internal approval processes in a timely manner
• Assist with Secretarial and Ministerial procurement briefs where required

Engagement & Communication

• Contribute to the management of Procurement Community Forums
• Support communications with procurement specialists, including newsletters, chats and engagement channels
• Maintain procurement-related content on the intranet and SharePoint

Operational Support

• Respond to procurement enquiries via a shared mailbox, providing timely and accurate advice
• Assist with supplier complaints and dispute responses
• Support publication and maintenance of the Procurement Activity Plan

Culture & Safety

• Practice cultural safety by contributing to environments free from racism and discrimination
• Support inclusive systems and respectful stakeholder relationships

Specialist Expertise & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in procurement governance, including policy and process development
• Strong knowledge of procurement operations, purchasing and contract management
• Experience managing procurement transactions with a focus on compliance, transparency and efficiency
• Proven ability to write clearly and professionally, with high attention to detail
• Experience in an end-to-end procurement role is highly desirable
• Familiarity with Victorian Government procurement frameworks and VGPB requirements is strongly preferred

Capabilities & Ways of Working Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Applies policy and process guidelines to resolve issues
• Seeks guidance appropriately and contributes ideas to support problem resolution
• Demonstrates sound judgement and analytical thinking

Policy Design & Development

• Interprets and applies policies relevant to own work
• Drafts policies, briefs and business cases using research and stakeholder consultation
• Gathers and analyses data and evidence to support decision-making

Stakeholder Management

• Builds productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Adds value through practical advice and effective collaboration
• Manages stakeholder issues constructively and professionally

Working Collaboratively

• Works cooperatively within teams to achieve shared outcomes
• Shares information openly and supports colleagues when required
• Contributes positively to team culture and performance

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.