Enablement and Governance Lead

Brisbane Catholic Education; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

AI tools training

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Staff social club

Job summary

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 Enablement and Governance Lead, you will shape the frameworks, systems, insights and capability initiatives that support effective procurement across BCE.

You will oversee policy, compliance and the analytics roadmap to translate governance requirements into practical, consistent ways of working across schools and business areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement governance, policy, compliance, assurance or a comparable commercial environment.
• Proven leadership capability with experience supporting teams to achieve strategic and operational outcomes.
• Ability to interpret complex governance requirements into clear, practical resources and guidance.
• Strong analytical capability using reporting and insights to support evidence-based decisions.
• Experience leading transformation, systems enhancement or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Highly developed consultation, communication and influencing skills across organisational levels.
• Collaborative, service-focused approach with accountability and continuous improvement mindset.
• Tertiary qualifications in procurement, commerce, business, law or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement enablement and governance strategy, including policy, compliance, assurance, systems and analytics.
• Develop governance frameworks, controls and guidance for transparent and compliant procurement.
• Establish procurement reporting and performance frameworks that provide actionable insights.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams to deliver priorities and improvements.
• Translate complex governance into practical resources, training and tools for schools and business areas.
• Provide strategic commercial and governance advice to executive leaders and committees.
• Drive transformation initiatives to improve procurement maturity and efficiency.
• Collaborate across procurement functions and the broader organisation.

Skills

Procurement governance

Policy development

Compliance management

Analytics & insights

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Contract lifecycle

Education

Tertiary qualifications in procurement, commerce, business, law

Tools

Analytics tools

Reporting software

Job description

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 Enablement and Governance Lead, you will shape the frameworks, systems, insights and capability initiatives that support effective procurement and contracting across Brisbane Catholic Education. This influential leadership role will oversee procurement policy, compliance, analytics and the ongoing systems roadmap, ensuring governance requirements are translated into practical and consistent ways of working. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen procurement maturity, improve the user experience and support informed decision-making across schools and business areas. Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, you will build organisational capability through clear guidance, practical tools, training and trusted advice.

• Work hours: Fulltime | Flexible Working Arrangements Available

About The Opportunity

In this position you will:

• Lead the procurement enablement and governance strategy, including policy, compliance, assurance, systems and analytics
• Develop and oversee practical governance frameworks, controls and guidance that support transparent, accountable and compliant procurement
• Establish procurement reporting and performance frameworks that provide accurate data and actionable insights
• Lead and develop high-performing teams to deliver agreed priorities, service outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives
• Translate complex governance and compliance requirements into practical resources, training and tools for schools and business areas
• Provide strategic commercial and governance advice to executive leaders, senior stakeholders and governance committees
• Drive transformation initiatives that improve procurement maturity, operational efficiency, service delivery and user experience
• Collaborate across procurement functions and the broader organisation to support an integrated procurement and contract lifecycle

About You

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

• Strong experience in procurement governance, policy, compliance, assurance or a comparable commercial environment
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience supporting teams to achieve strategic and operational outcomes
• The ability to interpret complex governance requirements and turn them into clear, practical and user-friendly solutions
• Strong analytical capability and confidence using reporting and insights to support evidence-based decisions
• Experience leading transformation, systems enhancement or continuous improvement initiatives
• Highly developed consultation, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across all organisational levels
• A collaborative and service-focused approach, supported by sound judgement, accountability and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Tertiary qualifications in procurement, commerce, business, law or equivalent experience

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.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and 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 the core of our Catholic values and 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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