Commercial Officer

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

25% discount on school fees

Fitness Passport access

Wellbeing initiatives

Professional development

Cultural leave for Indigenous staff

Collaborative team environment

System-wide ICT support

Job summary

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is seeking a commercially focused People & Technology Commercial Officer to join our team for 12 months in Parramatta, with hybrid work arrangements.

You will support financial management, procurement, contract administration and vendor governance across software, hardware and services, delivering compliant, value-for-money outcomes. This role suits analytical professionals who collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, commercial services, finance, contract administration or vendor management.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and governance requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with budgeting, forecasting or financial reporting experience.
• Experience supporting contracts, supplier agreements or software licences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor technology expenditure and support cost analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Coordinate procurement activities for software, hardware and professional services.
• Review procurement documentation and ensure compliance with CSPD policies and processes.
• Raise purchase requisitions and coordinate invoice receipting.
• Administer technology contracts, licences and supplier agreements.
• Maintain accurate contract and procurement records.
• Interpret and communicate contract terms, obligations and requirements.
• Identify commercial risks and support contract compliance.
• Contribute to vendor performance and supplier relationship management.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement and contract management practices.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders, technology teams and suppliers.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Vendor management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Excel

Reporting

Governance

Analytical thinking

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Temporary Full-Time | 12-Month Position | Parramatta | Hybrid

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is seeking a commercially focused People & Technology Commercial Officer to join our People & Technology team for 12 months.

Reporting to the Technology Commercial Manager, you will support financial management, procurement, contract administration and vendor governance across a diverse portfolio of technology platforms, software, hardware and services.

This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical and organised professional who enjoys working with stakeholders and suppliers to deliver compliant, value-for-money outcomes.

About the Opportunity

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is seeking a commercially focused People & Technology Commercial Officer to join our People & Technology team for 12 months.

Reporting to the Technology Commercial Manager, you will support financial management, procurement, contract administration and vendor governance across a diverse portfolio of technology platforms, software, hardware and services.

This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical and organised professional who enjoys working with stakeholders and suppliers to deliver compliant, value-for-money outcomes.

About the Opportunity

In this role, you will:

• Monitor technology expenditure and support cost analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

• Coordinate procurement activities for software, hardware and professional services.

• Review procurement documentation and ensure compliance with CSPD policies and processes.

• Raise purchase requisitions and coordinate invoice receipting.

• Administer technology contracts, licences and supplier agreements.

• Maintain accurate contract and procurement records.

• Interpret and communicate contract terms, obligations and requirements.

• Identify commercial risks and support contract compliance.

• Contribute to vendor performance and supplier relationship management.

• Support the continuous improvement of procurement and contract management practices.

• Build effective relationships with stakeholders, technology teams and suppliers.

About You

You will bring:

• Experience in procurement, commercial services, finance, contract administration or vendor management.

• Knowledge of procurement processes and governance requirements.

• Strong analytical skills, with experience in budgeting, forecasting or financial reporting.

• Experience supporting contracts, supplier agreements or software licences.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

• The ability to manage competing priorities within a collaborative team.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

• A willingness to support the mission and ethos of Catholic education.

• Experience within a technology, ICT or digital services environment will be highly regarded.

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 employee benefits.

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

• Up to 25% discount on school fees for eligible employees.

• Access to wellbeing initiatives, including 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 support technology services across one of Australia's largest Catholic education systems.

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 them 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.