Total 551 purchasing lead job vacancies in Melbourne, Victoria

The Endava Google Cloud team is on a mission to assist companies in transforming how they deliver products to their customers. We seek an accomplished technologist to join our new multi-cloud Infrastructure and Delivery Unit, tasked with delivering Cloud Landing Zones and modernization projects for various key accounts and industry domains.

This presents a market-first opportunity to serve as a Lead Infrastructure Consultant and act as a multi-cloud subject matter expert to provide technical guidance on solutions design, governance, security, operations, and cost control best practices. Your proficiency and contributions will be pivotal in driving the ongoing expansion of our GCP capability within the Australian region.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a hybrid working model.

Role Responsibilities:

• Work with customers to design and build cloud-based infrastructures and landing zones
• Assist with the creation of Infrastructure architectures and technical documentation
• Design and implement:
• Secure cloud foundational cloud implementations
• Automated provisioning of infrastructure and applications
• Cloud-ready applications architecture
• Deliver end-to-end cloud-based infrastructure management solutions
• Present Infrastructure modernization strategy to C-level executives
• Improvements to monitoring, logging and observability in Client environments
• Defining and implementing cloud infrastructure governance and building deployment standards
• Working cross-functionally with our delivery management team

Working at Melba Support Services (Melba) 

• We support people with disability to live the life they want. 

• We have a Zero Tolerance approach to violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation.  

• Every member of the Melba community is committed to The Melba Way Charter, our vision, purpose and values. 

• Melba aims to create welcoming and respectful workplaces that promote inclusive and collaborative working relationships. 

About Melba 

For over 50 years Melba Support Services has been providing services to people with disability. We are a registered provider who focus on supporting people to dream big, embrace life and do what they choose and value.  

Our commitment to human rights for all people living with disability underpins everything we do. We support people to achieve the goals they choose and live the life that they want, the person comes first!  

Melba won the 2023 National Disability Award for Excellence in Service Quality. 
 
What is the Melba Way? 

 
Melba's approach is built on a human rights values-based framework. Our purpose is to open up a world of opportunities for people to live a fabulous life. The Melba Way' is how we go about doing this.  

Each person is individual and unique.  

The Melba Way honours and sustains this by creating, maintaining, and refining individualised person-led service, minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day.  

We do this one person at a time.  

Position Purpose 

Service Quality is paramount at Melba Support Services. The Outcomes Lead is responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of a service site within Home and Living, including the financial performance. They will provide the required amount of support to assist people with disabilities to live a life that is personally fulfilling to that individual whilst also planning and coordinating the provision of direct staff support, and supervision of the staff assigned to support these individuals. 

hat you’ll be doing (Key accountabilities) 

• Work in accordance with Melbas Vision, Mission, Values, Human Rights, and Zero Tolerance. 

• Work in accordance with Melbas Policies & Procedures and Quality Framework, including reporting requirements.  

• Establish and manage the delivery of high-quality services to people with a disability in line with Melba’s Vision, Mission & Values.  

• Prepare required plans, reports, business cases and evaluations as required. 

• Manage risk in a manner that accords individuals dignity, choice and control.  

• Provide ongoing support and management to direct support staff and foster a workplace free from bullying and harassment. 

• Through role modelling and positive work practices, lead a team of staff in providing a high quality and person-centred services to the people we support to ensure that individuals’ physical, spiritual and emotional health is at optimal level.   

• To actively participate in the recruitment, induction, orientation and training of staff.  

• To develop, complete and update SIL quotes as required.  

• To attend NDIS review meetings if/when required.   

• To develop house rosters based on approved SIL quotes (with Outcome Manager approval prior to implementation).   

• To oversee and manage day to day property issues and maintenance requests.   

• To ensure all required documentation is current, accurate and up to date.  

• To develop agenda items for, and to lead regular staff meetings.  

• To seek and receive ongoing feedback from individuals and staff to ensure the continual satisfaction and improvement of service delivery.   

• To promote and adopt a PCAS (person centred active support) approach to assist individuals to be actively engaged in all areas of their daily lives.   

• To deliver supports and services in line with the principles of PBS (positive behaviour support).   

• Develop and maintain effective and strategic working relationships and networks with: funding bodies which includes the NDIS, regulatory agencies, partners and other service providers.  

• Respect and safeguard the Human Rights of people supported ensuring they feel safe, well and are free from abuse and neglect.  

• Build relationships and partnerships with other service providers that assist in creating opportunities for individuals accessing the service. This can include Clinicians, Consultants, Specialists, community-based organisations, funding bodies, regulatory agencies, and relevant business partners.   

• Maintain personal knowledge of relevant legislation, NDIS Service Standards and contemporary practices to support the role. One avenue is through professional development activities.  

• Role model high quality person centred practices to staff that demonstrates support appropriate to assist an individual to participate in their daily routines and achieve their chosen outcomes.  

• Organisation and supervision of staff around supported persons plans, programs and key outcomes, including day to day supervision, performance management and skill development. 

• Effectively manage, coordinate and support the development of skills within the staff team to ensure staff meet the individualised requirements of the individuals supported.  

• To effectively lead a team of staff to:  

1. Support individuals to develop and maintain family relationships, friendships and intimate relationships, 

1. Assist individuals to identify and pursue a broad range of social, educational, vocational and recreational opportunities that bring meaning and value to their lives. 

1. Support individuals to become recognised and accepted as valued and contributing members of their community. 

1. Support individuals to use their preferred communication method and/or receive support that encompasses their preferred communication method. 

1. Provide supports that ensure an individual’s health is maintained at an optimal level for that person.  

• Understand and monitor NDIS budgets for each person supported. 

• Ensure that the rostering of direct support staff is in line with each person’s agreed supports as set out in their Service Agreement and compliant with the Melba Enterprise Agreement. 

• Document and maintain relevant information in relation to a person’s supports and outcomes, including supporting the implementation of Personal Outcomes Measures (POMs) provided by Melba.  

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with individuals who purchase services and their families, carers or advocates. Respond to enquiries from people with a disability and their families about appropriate support options to meet their needs and desires which includes making appropriate referrals as necessary. 

• Other duties as directed by the Outcomes Manager. 

Your Background (Skills and attributes)  

• A track record of effectively leading teams of staff to perform their roles to a high standard and to provide innovative and progressive service delivery models.  

• An understanding of both physical and intellectual disabilities and other complex presentations (including mental health support).  

• A good understanding of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and person-centred practice. 

• Experience in supporting people with a disability and their families. 

• Ability to advocate on behalf of people with intellectual disabilities. 

• Experience in working effectively with people who have complex communication needs  

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships with colleagues, management, families and external bodies. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships with colleagues, management and external bodies  

• Capacity to follow instructions, policies and procedures 

• Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent.

• A current First Aid and CPR Certificate. 

• A current NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children Check. 

• The ability and relevant driver’s license to perform travel and work a variety of shifts, including weekends. Position may also require working active nights. 

• Compliance with OHS&W regulations, legislation, and Policies and Procedures is required. 

• Successful completion of pre-employment safety screening checks, mandatory training, and their subsequent renewals is necessary. 

Eligibility:

This position is open only to Australian residents or those with a valid work visa. Applicants who do not meet this criterion will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales and Pre-Sales:

• Collaborate with clients and Kodez Account Managers to translate business visions into actionable, iterative outcomes.
• Present technical and business concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Prepare estimates, scope documentation, and author Statements of Work (SoWs) with input from the consulting team.
• Drive client workshops to define and align project outcomes with business goals.
• Handle ambiguity in client requirements, adapt to changes, and influence stakeholders to achieve mutually favorable outcomes.
• Recommend custom vs. off-the-shelf solutions based on project goals and budgetary concerns.

Project Management and Oversight:

• Own and oversee project delivery from proposal through production.
• Lead development squads or individual engineers using iterative methodologies.
• Act as an escalation point for project risks and issues, ensuring effective resolutions.
• Manage project scope, timeframes, and budgets while maintaining a regular cadence of reporting.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Provide oversight across multiple projects, domains, and clients simultaneously.

Technical Leadership:

• Architect and implement solutions using Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, and other modern cloud platforms.
• Develop infrastructure as code with tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, ARM templates, or Bicep.
• Guide teams on CI/CD best practices and ensure adherence to security and scalability standards.
• Make informed technical decisions that align with client goals, operational costs, and disaster recovery.
• Serve as a validation point for key architectural decisions and feature prioritization.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and frameworks, actively upskilling to maintain expertise.

Leadership and Mentoring:

• Act as a senior leader and brand ambassador for Kodez, driving inclusivity and mental health commitments.
• Mentor and support junior team members, helping them navigate technical and client-related challenges.
• Provide input on team succession planning, performance reviews, and professional development initiatives.
• Participate in recruitment activities, including technical interviews and consultant selection.

Key Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in .NET Core development.
• Expertise in Azure, Azure DevOps, and GitHub.
• Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Strong background in identity management and OAuth solutions.
• Proven experience in cloud cost management and optimization.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code using Terraform, Pulumi, ARM, or Bicep.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and frameworks.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to navigate complex client relationships and mediate competing priorities.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership within Kodez.
• Flexible work arrangements with a focus on work-life balance.
• A supportive, inclusive, and innovative work culture

We have a great opportunity for a Distribution Lead within our Polymers business to manage activities and requirements with our suppliers and 3PL partners, to ensure customer needs are met within our growing market.  You will coordinate the Polymers business’ supply chain activities relating to the transport, receiving, storage, repackaging and delivery of our portfolio of domestically manufactured and imported products.

You will make commercially driven decisions to optimise activities and liaise with Sales and Planning to achieve optimal results in a high paced environment.   You will manage 3PL relationships and activities including storage, repacking, and distribution of all Viva polymer products across Australia, NZ and for Exports to achieve safe, reliable, and cost competitive delivery to customers.  Through data and collaboration, you will drive fit for purpose operational solutions which underpin our CVP in market.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Maintain and drive a safety obsessed culture with our 3PL providers
• Build relationships and manage day to day coordination of activities with 3PL’s including KPI and service level monitoring, management and reporting.
• Drive cost efficiencies through identification, development and execution of business improvement initiatives
• Manage domestic container fleet to optimise stock rotation, and the unpacking of import containers to minimise detention costs
• Manage & coordinate repacking/resizing and interstate transfers of stock to balance costs versus customer needs.
• Work with Customer Service, Sales and Suppliers for urgent delivery management and prioritisation of activities
• Ensure successful onboarding/first delivery of new customers
• Manage the export stock and interstate/NZ distribution of polymers with 3PLs
• Develop and manage internal reporting to deliver insights and identify opportunities for improvement