Senior Contract & Supplier Relations Leader (Hybrid)

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Employer’s superannuation contribution

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Job summary

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) invites applications for a Senior Contract and Supplier Relationship Officer. You will lead contract management and supplier performance, provide strategic advice, and help maximise value while mitigating risk across the organisation.

This full-time, ongoing role offers hybrid work near Wynyard station, a competitive salary plus employer superannuation and leave loading, and opportunities to influence procurement governance and stakeholder outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing contracts and supplier relationships in a complex environment, with the ability to deliver value-for-money outcomes while maintaining compliance requirements.
• Experience providing strategic advice to stakeholders, including identifying opportunities for contract variations, performance improvements and enhanced supplier outcomes.
• Strong capability in supplier performance management, risk identification and mitigation, dispute resolution and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to explain complex contractual matters clearly and build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders and suppliers.
• Sound knowledge of procurement and contract management principles, governance requirements and risk management practices.
• The ability to think critically, analyse information, solve problems and deliver high-quality outcomes within required timeframes.
• Related experience in Contracts and Supplier Relationship Management.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing and administering contract management plans to ensure contractual obligations and performance outcomes are achieved.
• Monitoring supplier performance, addressing non-performance issues and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining accurate contract information and coordinating contract management activities to support organisational needs and value-for-money outcomes.
• Providing expert advice on supplier segmentation, supplier relationship strategies and contract management approaches.
• Identifying, assessing and managing commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational and supply chain risks.
• Advising stakeholders on contract conditions, variations and contractual risks to support informed decision-making.
• Building and maintaining productive relationships with suppliers, service providers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and maximise contract value.
• Managing supplier disputes and performance concerns, ensuring issues are addressed proactively before escalating.

Skills

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement governance

Strategic advice

Communication skills

Job description

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) invites applications for a Senior Contract and Supplier Relationship Officer. You will lead contract management and supplier performance, provide strategic advice, and help maximise value while mitigating risk across the organisation.

This full-time, ongoing role offers hybrid work near Wynyard station, a competitive salary plus employer superannuation and leave loading, and opportunities to influence procurement governance and stakeholder outcomes.