Contract Management Officer

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training. 

• Ongoing Full-Time 
• Location: Parramatta
• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill anticipated vacancies over the next 18 months.
• Competitive remuneration ranging from $113,574 to $125,720 plus super & annual leave loading.

Are you energised by turning contract details into real-world impact? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment where your attention to detail drives smarter decisions and better outcomes?

NSW Department of Education is seeking a Contract Management Officer to shape value-driven procurement.

What you’ll do

• Ensure contractual obligations and performance measures are met, supporting stronger commercial outcomes
• Collaborate with Department of Education stakeholders to meet needs, resolve issues, and keep contracts and suppliers moving smoothly
• Develop contract management capability aligned with the Departmental Accreditation framework
• Monitor contract KPIs and supplier performance, taking remedial action before disputes arise
• Build awareness of obligations, processes, and performance criteria through thorough supplier inductions and ongoing performance meetings across business units
• Identify industry and contract trends by tracking key products, suppliers, and markets
• Drive value and cost reductions with suppliers through process innovation and ongoing improvements over the contract life
• Contribute to procurement performance reporting on supplier performance, contract compliance, customer satisfaction, spend, and savings
• Manage contracts from signed document to implemented service delivery, including troubleshooting and liaising with finance and communications while handling sensitive information with integrity
• Maintain routines and schedules in a dynamic environment, prioritising daily challenges without neglecting core business needs.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Minimum 2 years contract management and procurement experience
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical actions
• Analytical mindset
• Adaptability to a dynamic schedule and changing priorities.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g., CIPS, PCTP level 3), or experienced considered equivalent.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. 

Closing date: Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 11:59pm

For role enquiries please contact Bee Smith via email at bee.smith@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (youbelong@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.