Join Uniting's Corporate Support Services.

• Work on purpose-driven procurement that makes a real impact
• Full time, Maximum term parental leave cover until 15 Oct 2026
• Hybrid working opportunity to WFH & Uniting’s Melbourne CBD office

Your new role

As a Procurement Specialist, you will provide expert guidance on contract management to stakeholders to ensure effective oversight of contracts & develop and execute on procurement strategies that support organisational objectives.

In this role, you will oversee Uniting’s vehicle operations through the outsourced fleet partner to ensure maximum efficiency, safety and regulatory compliance while minimising costs and carbon footprint.

You will also support the procurement team and other stakeholders to make informed value-based procurement and contract management decisions that best balance key decision factors including cost, quality/reliability, supply/demand, social benefits, efficiency, and risk.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your base salary of $85k + super, you can access the following.

• Flexibility to work hybrid with a team that values outcomes
• Ability to increase your take-home pay with access to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops
• Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant experience in one of the following subject areas: procurement, purchasing, supply chain management, commercial, financial, facilities management, or business management.
• Demonstrated experience in a procurement role or as an active contributor to a commercial management function.
• Demonstrated experience in fleet management.
• Demonstrated experience in contract management and administration, contract reviews and interpreting contract conditions for non-commercial team members.
• Experience in leading, guiding, influencing, and consulting with internal stakeholders
• Proactive problem solver with strong interpersonal skills and great attention to detail.

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, please reach out to Alice Kent-Brown at alice.kentbrown@vt.uniting.org

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.