Senior 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 with flexible working arrangements available across NSW Department of Education Offices.
• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill anticipated vacancies over the next 18 months.
• Competitive remuneration ranging from $129,464 to $142,662 plus super & annual leave loading.

About the role

The Senior Contract Management Officer manages contract and supplier performance for multi-modal textbooks and library books, ensuring compliance with obligations while enhancing commercial outcomes and reducing administrative burdens on schools.

This role involves overseeing multi-modal textbook and library book sourcing, ordering, and payment processes for timely delivery, building strong relationships with stakeholders for customer-centric procurement, and developing supplier partnerships to identify process improvements and product innovations.

The role will conduct supplier induction programs to clarify obligations, monitor compliance with agreements, and stay informed on industry trends. The officer will be responsible for the generation of reports regarding contract compliance, financial expenditure, and customer satisfaction to support strategic decision-making, all while maintaining confidentiality and managing diverse stakeholder needs under tight deadlines in a dynamic procurement environment.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Substantial demonstrated contract management and procurement experience or experience in the textbook or related industry

• Exceptional communication skills and ability to cultivate effective stakeholder relationships
• Strong analytical for monitoring compliance and preparing comprehensive reports
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous process improvement
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and consistently meet tight deadlines
• 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

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive remuneration, 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
• Corporate wellbeing programs including fitness passport

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.

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’. No paper based, email based, or late applications will be accepted.

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 who are not currently employed by the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC’s validity (up to 5 years).

Closing date:  Thursday 28 August 2025 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Matthew Solley at Matthew.Solley1@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 (dandi@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.