Contract Performance & Supplier Partnerships Lead

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

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Competitive remuneration

Flexible work arrangements

AI tools and training

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Wellness programs

Zusammenfassung

Brisbane Catholic Education Office in Woolloongabba, QLD, is seeking a Senior Advisor to strengthen contract performance and supplier partnering across BCE. You will embed frameworks, provide senior guidance to contract owners, schools and units, and drive governance and value outcomes.

The role emphasizes post-award management, risk mitigation and continuous improvement, supporting BCE’s procurement across multiple schools and central categories. Flexibility and collaboration are valued.

Qualifikationen

• Experience improving contract performance and supplier relationships across multiple schools or units.
• Ability to advise on complex contractual, supplier performance and operational matters.
• Strong commercial judgement to assess risk and performance information.

Aufgaben

• Implement and embed contract management, supplier performance and governance frameworks across BCE.
• Provide advanced advice to contract owners, schools and units on mobilisation, performance and obligations.
• Develop and oversee performance management arrangements including KPIs and SLAs.
• Manage supplier underperformance, variations, disputes and renewals.
• Analyse contract, supplier, service and spend data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Build collaborative supplier partnerships aligned with BCE objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement and develop resources to strengthen procurement capability.
• Prepare governance papers and briefing materials with Procurement and Contracting.

Kenntnisse

Contract performance

Supplier relationship management

Procurement

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualification in procurement or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Advisor - Contract Performance and Supplier Partnering

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Woolloongabba QLD

About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

Summary

As the Senior Advisor - Contract Performance & Supplier Partnering, you will play a key role in strengthening contract management and supplier partnering practices across Brisbane Catholic Education. You will implement and embed frameworks that support strong supplier performance, effective governance, service quality, compliance and risk management. Working across schools, business units and centrally managed procurement categories, you will provide specialist advice and practical support throughout the post-award contract lifecycle. This is an opportunity to influence organisation-wide practices, develop trusted supplier partnerships and deliver improvements that maximise value and service outcomes.

• Work hours: Fulltime | Flexible Working Arrangements Available
• Contact:**********@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

In this position you will:

• Implement and embed contract management, supplier performance, supplier relationship management and contract governance frameworks across BCE, including associated tools and reporting arrangements
• Provide advanced advice and practical support to contract owners, schools and business units across contract mobilisation, administration, supplier performance and contractual obligations
• Develop and oversee performance management arrangements, including management plans, service levels, KPIs, review frameworks and benefits realisation measures
• Manage supplier underperformance, variations, remediation, disputes, renewals, transitions and other complex operational matters
• Analyse and report on contract, supplier, service, risk and spend information to identify emerging risks, value opportunities and improvement priorities
• Build collaborative supplier partnerships that promote accountability, innovation and alignment with BCE's objectives and service requirements
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and develop practical resources that strengthen contract management capability, processes and stakeholder outcomes
• Prepare governance papers, reports and strategic briefings, while collaborating across Procurement and Contracting to support integrated supplier due diligence, compliance, risk and post-award management practices

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Strong experience in contract performance, supplier relationship management, procurement or a related commercial environment
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical advice on complex contractual, supplier performance and operational matters
• Sound commercial judgement with the ability to assess risk, interpret performance information and recommend effective solutions
• Confidence developing and monitoring service levels, KPIs, performance plans and supplier improvement initiatives
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse business areas
• Experience leading continuous improvement and supporting the adoption of new processes, frameworks or ways of working
• Strong analytical, reporting and written communication skills, including the preparation of governance and executive-level materials
• A tertiary qualification in procurement, commerce, business, law, public administration or a related discipline is desirable, with postgraduate study or professional membership highly regarded

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Ability to obtain a National Criminal History check prior to commencement

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access- discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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