Closing date February 2, 2025
Location Manuka Head Office: Catholic Education Office
Status Permanent

About this job

Commercial and Procurement Manager

Location: Canberra 
Employment Type: Full-time
Base Salary Range: Grade 7, $160,584 to $173,605 (based on skills and experience)
Start Date: Negotiable
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 2 February 2025 

About Us

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) plays an integral role in education both in the ACT and NSW operating 56 Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.

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

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter (of no more than two pages) that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.   

CECG 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.   
 
Other Eligibility Criteria  

  • You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position. 
  • Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.  

For further information about the role and CECG, please visit the website and position description.   

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact Amy Tallon, Recruitment Team Leader, on 0459 943 831 or via email at amy.tallon@cg.catholic.edu.au.