Position Number: 0047830
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Department: Chief Financial Officer Group
Salary: UOM 9 – $139,693 – $145,339p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead and manage procurement strategies and commercial services to align with the University's objectives, driving value, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.
- Shape high-impact procurement strategies, deliver sustainable outcomes, and drive change in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
This position is a professional development opportunity for University of Melbourne staff. Only current Continuing, Fixed-Term, and Casual staff are eligible to apply. Eligible staff wishing to apply must update their profile on the application page to indicate they are ‘currently employed by the University of Melbourne’. This will confirm eligibility for positions that are open to internal staff applicants only.
About the Role
The Commercial Manager is responsible for overseeing the commercial aspects of all professional services activities within the University, driving alignment with strategic objectives and ensuring procurement outcomes deliver measurable value. This role leads the development and implementation of procurement strategies, engages senior stakeholders, and fosters partnerships to support high-value services categories, including a focus on ESG initiatives. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing processes, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving continuous improvement in procurement services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide advice and recommendations in relation to opportunities to improve procurement practices and/or ideas for expanding the range of categories with preferred supplier arrangements in place.
- Provide high level advice and recommendations to the Associate Director, in relation to opportunities for continuous improvement, revenue and benefit generation in procurement arrangements.
- Manage competitive bids and sourcing process, through market sounding exercises, across multiple categories, always ensuring adherence to UoM procurement policies.
- Thorough understanding of Contracts relating to Services/Projects across a variety of categories with attention to licensing and subscriptions.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to guide teams, influence stakeholders, and negotiate solutions that meet project goals. They bring high-level organisational skills, initiative, and a positive, proactive approach to prioritising tasks and delivering projects, while engaging stakeholders effectively and driving value-focused outcomes.
You will also have:
- Relevant post-graduate qualification or an equivalent combination of experience and education / training.
- Extensive experience working in strategic procurement environments, and project related space.
- Thorough understanding of Contracts relating to Service/Projects across a variety of categories (Professional Services, Recruitment/Talent, Corporate Services, Travel & Marketing).
- Demonstrated ability to adopt the concept of being the "commercial owners" for their areas of spend, and in doing so, manage and drive all aspects of their activities to ensure a "manage for success" outcome.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Chief Financial Officer Group
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Group provides financial expertise and leadership to ensure the University remains financially sustainable in the short and long term. It does this by developing and implementing financial strategy; allocating financial resources efficiently and effectively to strategic and operational goals; monitoring, analysing and assessing financial and business performance and position; highlighting risks and opportunities and recommending or implementing actions; ensuring value for money in commercial dealings; and ensuring compliance with relevant financial legislation and obligations.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ethan Khamly via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
