• Work on purpose-driven procurement that makes a real impact
• Help shape a maturing function that is embedded in key organisational priorities
• Full time 12-month maximum term parental leave replacement contract

Your new role

We’ve spent the last three years transforming Procurement into a trusted, strategic partner to the business – and now we’re looking for a Procurement Specialist to join us for the next chapter.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact role in a supportive team environment, where you’ll work on meaningful projects with social purpose at their core. You’ll collaborate across Property, Housing, Fleet, and Operations to drive value, reduce risk, and improve outcomes for the people we serve.

You will be responsible for:

• Tendering for key property maintenance categories
• Supporting fleet management services across the organisation
• Partnering with vendors to implement a voucher ordering solution
• Driving social procurement outcomes aligned to our mission
• Delivering commercial outcomes with a consultative, data-driven approach

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 + super, you can access the following.

• Flexibility to work hybrid with a team that values outcomes, not face time
• Ability to increase your take-home pay with access to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits
• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops
• Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background

Your skills and experience

You will bring with you:

• Demonstrated experience in procurement or commercial roles
• Strong capability in contracting, tendering, stakeholder engagement, and negotiations
• A consultative, service-oriented mindset with critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Confident communication skills and experience in presentation and project coordination
• Bachelor degree and/or relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain management, facilities management, business management or a related discipline
• Experience in property-related procurement, NFP, human services will be highly regarded

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 Vikrant Sharma, Senior Manager Procurement & Contracts at vikrant.sharma@vt.uniting.org to arrange a chat.

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.