Director Procurement and Commercial Management

• Lead a high-performing team delivering procurement and commercial excellence  
• Executive leadership role with strategic impact. 
• Drive procurement and commercial strategies that deliver lasting community value. 

About the role 

The Director Procurement and Commercial Management is a critical executive leadership role responsible for setting the strategic direction and governance of Council's procurement and commercial management functions, across a portfolio exceeding $325 million in annual expenditure. Leading a multidisciplinary team, you will drive enterprise-wide procurement strategy, commercial performance, supplier partnerships, contract governance, revenue optimisation and grants policy development and management, ensuring the delivery of sustainable value and strategic outcomes for the organisation and community. 

As a trusted advisor to the Executive and Council, you will provide visionary leadership in a complex and evolving environment. You will bring exceptional commercial acumen, a demonstrated ability to lead procurement outcomes for the organisation and the influence to build strong partnerships across government, industry and suppliers. Through a focus on innovation, capability and performance, you will strengthen organisational maturity and position Council for long-term success. 

A little more about the role 

• Lead Council's procurement, contract management and supplier governance frameworks, ensuring compliance, best practice and strategic alignment. 
• Drive commercial contract and supplier performance to maximise value, innovation and risk management across Council's supply base. 
• Develop category and sourcing strategies that optimise spend, strengthen corporate contracts and deliver sustainable procurement outcomes. 
• Provide expert procurement, commercial and governance advice to the Executive and senior leaders to support strategic decision-making. 
• Lead enterprise-wide commercial activities and develop a program of opportunities that support financial returns with Council’s risk appetite and risk management. 
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and capability development across procurement and commercial functions. 
• Lead Council's centralised grants management framework to maximise funding opportunities and ensure effective governance and compliance. 
• Identify and deliver commercial and revenue-generating opportunities that strengthen financial sustainability and community outcomes. 
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships across government, industry and with suppliers to enhance commercial outcomes and organisational performance. 

Why join Team Melbourne? 

Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities. 

At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city. 

We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future. 

This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team. 

About you 

What your experience might look like 

• Demonstrated expertise across procurement strategy, sourcing, category management and supplier relationship management. 
• A proven ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams through growth, transformation and change. 
• Experience managing complex, high-value contracts and commercial risk in large organisations. 
• Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent leadership experience with a track record of delivering strategic outcomes. 
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence and make sound decisions in complex environments. 
• Deep knowledge of strategic procurement, commercial management and governance frameworks, including legislative and policy requirements. 
• Experience developing and implementing contemporary procurement and contract management frameworks, policies and systems. 
• A commitment to building capability, fostering inclusive teams, and driving procurement excellence. 
• Proven success leading continuous improvement initiatives and leveraging technology to enhance commercial and operational performance. 
• Local Government experience at a Managerial or equivalent level. 

Benefits of working with us 

Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts. 

Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility. 

Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment. 

Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options. 

How to apply 

We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role! As part of your application, you will be required to: 

• Attach your updated resume 
• Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role. 

Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on 20th August 2026.

A few important things to note – don’t miss out! 

Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided. 

Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don’t wait to get your application in. 

We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check. 

Need more info? 

Refer to the position description below or contact Quetta Serradura, Team Leader Talent Acquisition at ***************@melbourne.vic.gov.au  or  Domenic Isola – Interim General Manager Business Excellence *************@melbourne.vic.gov.au 

Inclusion matters 

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds. 

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.