The Catholic Education Office (CEO) provides corporate services to the CECG system of schools and ELCs.  Service Areas include Education and Performance Improvement, Catholic Identity, School and Family Services, Strategy and Special Projects, Finance and Infrastructure, Information and Communication Technology and People and Culture.

The position of People and Culture, Recruitment Officer sits in the People and Culture Service Area.  People and Culture is responsible for provision of human resource services, including Payroll, Work Health and Safety, Employee and Industrial Relations, HR Business Partnering and Recruitment and HR Operations. 

About the Position 

CECG is embarking on an exciting financial transformation journey. This position will be able to contribute directly to the success of that journey in a supportive, commercially focused environment.

This role offers variety across the full spectrum of procurement and contract management activities across various categories, including facilities and maintenance, corporate and professional services, ICT, and construction. The incumbent will have opportunities to engage directly with suppliers and stakeholders across all parts of CE and use their commercial acumen to deliver value to the organisation.

Key Responsibilities 

• Providing professional advice and support across CE procurement and contract management activities.
• Leading end-to-end procurement activities, from strategy development through to contract execution.
• Managing organisation-wide contracts and supplier relationships.
• Identifying procurement trends, risks, and opportunities to inform the development of category management strategies.
• Supporting the Commercial and Procurement Manager to develop and implement leading commercial, procurement, and expenditure frameworks and policies for CE.
• Actively supporting transformational change across commercial activities.

Benefits 

• Positive and collaborative workplace culture
• Permanent contract
• Attractive remuneration package
• Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
• 24 weeks of maternity leave and up to 14 weeks of parental leave (commencing 1 January 2024)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant industry and subject matter experience.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (desirable).
• Must hold a relevant Working with Children registration or willingness to obtain one.
• Current Driver’s license. 

Application Process

Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the section criteria outline in the position description and a current resume.

For further information about the role and Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn, please visit the website and position description. 

If you have any questions regarding the application or recruitment process please contact contact Recruitment on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au 

The Catholic Education Office is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.