Base Salary Range: Grade 7, $160,584 to $173,605 (based on skills and experience)
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

About Us  

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Schools and nine Early Learning Centres (ELCs). The Catholic Education Office (CEO) provides corporate services Schools and ELCs.   

The CEO provides corporate services to the CECG system of Schools and ELCs. These 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. 

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for all aspects of strategic Commercial and Procurement capability, managing end-to-end service delivery, negotiations, and deployment of complex commercial and procurement projects and activities. This also includes aspects of Contract Management on behalf of CECG and key supplier relationships.

The overarching objective of this role will be to deliver and maintain ownership of commercial, procurement, and contract management capability (including relevant policies and procedures). This also includes developing and maintaining sound working relationships with CECG management and other internal stakeholders, Project managers across strategic activities, current Panel member suppliers, key goods and services suppliers, and identifying potential new suppliers to ensure the maintenance of the supply to key stakeholders.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Attractive remuneration package  
• Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing  
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)  
• Support for professional development and study opportunities

Qualifications   

• Qualifications in Commercial, Procurement, Contract Management, Business Management or significant industry experience.
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registrations.
• Driver’s License.

Application Process 

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.   

The CEO 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 ELCs in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.    

For further information about CECG, please visit the website.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the Recruitment Team Leader, on 02 6234 5427 or via email at recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au