- Lead strategic procurement to drive value, resilience, and operational excellence across RFDS Victoria.
- Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate impactful contracts.
- Ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and engage stakeholders effectively to support our mission.

The Organisation
Proudly serving Australians since 1928, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides emergency aeromedical and allied health services for people in rural and remote Australia. We strive towards improving the health and wellbeing of our rural communities and believe in creating opportunities, so all Victorians have the choice to access essential primary health care services.

About the Role
Are you passionate about driving smart procurement decisions and building strong supplier relationships? At RFDS Victoria, we’re looking for a Procurement Lead who thrives on strategic thinking and delivering commercial value independently.

In this autonomous role, you’ll lead procurement planning, analyse market trends and risks, and manage supplier performance to ensure we ensure optimal outcomes for our operations. You’ll use data and insights to make informed decisions, reduce risk, and support both our financial goals and our mission to deliver vital health services across Victoria.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Conduct procurement analysis to inform strategic sourcing and planning.
- Develop and lead procurement strategies aligned with business needs.
- Manage supplier relationships and risks across the contract lifecycle.
- Provide expert advice on contract negotiation, compliance, and performance.
- Oversee procurement documentation, facilities contracts, and ensure compliance.

To be successful, you will need:
- Tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
- At least 5 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, and/or facilities management.
- Strong knowledge of Australian Contract Law and relevant commercial legislation.
- A confident communicator who can engage and educate stakeholders with high expectations.
- Satisfactory completion of safety screening including a current Working with Children's Check, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia.

Our Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income.
- Fitness passport – a discounted gym membership to gyms and pools that both you and your family can enjoy
- Enjoy a full-time role with flexible work arrangements to work from home and at our Richmond office, as well as options for purchased leave.
- Five non-accruable Office Closure Leave days each year.
- Great parental leave benefits in addition to government parental leave.


Applications close on 17th October 2025.

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.

We aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close advert as soon as we have found the right candidate, and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Victoria, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to, those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI communities.