Commercial Officer

2287; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

25% school fee discount

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is seeking a commercially focused Commercial Officer to support People and Technology planning. The role involves coordinating procurement activities, administering contracts and licences, and supporting financial planning within a complex education environment.

You will report to the Commercial Manager and work with stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value-for-money outcomes while ensuring CSPD policies and processes are followed.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating procurement activities across the sourcing lifecycle, preferably within an IT or technology environment.
• Experience administering supplier agreements and contracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Ability to interpret and clearly explain contract requirements, terms and conditions.
• Working knowledge of procurement, contract management and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, administrative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• A collaborative approach and a strong sense of responsibility and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate financial management activities for technology platforms, including cost analysis, forecasting and budgeting.
• Support procurement activities for software, hardware and professional services.
• Review documentation accompanying purchase requisitions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Raise purchase requisitions and coordinate the receipting of invoices.
• Administer technology contracts, licences and supplier agreements throughout their lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate contract and procurement records in line with approved processes.
• Interpret and communicate contract requirements, terms and conditions to stakeholders.
• Monitor contract performance and identify commercial risks.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of procurement, vendor and contract management guidelines.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders and suppliers across the organisation.
• Contribute to the delivery of strategic initiatives and operational plans.

Skills

Procurement coordination

Contract management

Contract interpretation

Compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Record keeping

Planning skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Commercial Officer – People and Technology

Temporary Full-Time | 12-Month Position | Parramatta

Join Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) and use your commercial, financial and procurement expertise to support technology services that make a meaningful difference across our schools.

We are seeking an organised and commercially focused People and Technology Commercial Officer to join our People and Technology Planning team on a temporary full-time basis for 12 months.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement or commercial professional who enjoys working collaboratively, managing competing priorities and delivering value-for-money outcomes within a complex organisation.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the People and Technology Commercial Manager, you will support the delivery of commercial, financial and procurement services across the People and Technology Directorate.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to coordinate procurement activities, administer contracts and licences, support financial planning and ensure compliance with CSPD policies and processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate financial management activities for technology platforms, including cost analysis, forecasting and budgeting.
• Support procurement activities for software, hardware and professional services.
• Review documentation accompanying purchase requisitions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Raise purchase requisitions and coordinate the receipting of invoices.
• Administer technology contracts, licences and supplier agreements throughout their lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate contract and procurement records in line with approved processes.
• Interpret and communicate contract requirements, terms and conditions to stakeholders.
• Monitor contract performance and identify commercial risks.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of procurement, vendor and contract management guidelines.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders and suppliers across the organisation.
• Contribute to the delivery of strategic initiatives and operational plans.

About You

You will bring:

• Experience coordinating procurement activities across the sourcing lifecycle, preferably within an IT or technology environment.
• Experience administering supplier agreements and contracts throughout their lifecycle.
• The ability to interpret and clearly explain contract requirements, terms and conditions.
• Working knowledge of procurement, contract management and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, administrative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• A collaborative approach and a strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
• A willingness to support the mission and ethos of Catholic education.

What We Offer

At CSPD, we invest in our people and provide a supportive environment where your work can make a genuine difference. As a valued member of our team, you will have access to:

• Competitive remuneration and benefits
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• 25% discount on school fees for your children
• Wellbeing initiatives and resources, including access to Fitness Passport
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference for families and school communities

About Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese serves more than 40,000 students and employs over 5,000 staff across a vibrant network of primary and secondary schools.

We are committed to transforming learning and empowering every student to reach their full potential. Join a purpose-driven organisation that invests in its people and provides opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to families, schools and the wider Catholic education community.

CSPD may progress suitable candidates through the recruitment process and appoint to the positions during the advertising period.

These positions require satisfactory employment screening, including a National Police Check and a valid Working with Children Check. All employees are required to comply with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For further information, visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

CSPD welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.