Procurement and Contract Officer

Procurement and Contract Officer

Catholic Education Office - Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn

Manuka, ACT

Business / Finance Manager

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 21 June 2026

This position contributes to the delivery of efficient, transparent, and value-for-money procurement outcomes across the organisation. It involves regular engagement with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, track procurement timelines, and assist in reporting and audit preparation.

Salary: $98,346 plus superannuation

Employment Status: Full-time

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 21st of June 2026

Job Number: 506930

About Us

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) operates in the ACT and NSW, supporting 56 Schools and nine Early Learning Centres (ELCs).

The Archdiocesan Schools Office provides a range of services to the system through four directorates including Faith in Learning, School Operations, Corporate Services and Governance and Strategy.

About the Role

The Procurement and Contract Officer provides administrative and operational support to the Procurement and Commercial Manager and broader procurement function. The incumbent is responsible for preparing procurement documentation, maintaining accurate records, supporting contract and supplier management activities, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

This position contributes to the delivery of efficient, transparent, and value-for-money procurement outcomes across the organisation. It involves regular engagement with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, track procurement timelines, and assist in reporting and audit preparation.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Prepare, review, and coordinate procurement documentation, including approaches to market (RFx) and contract documentation, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance prior to release, as well as managing associated correspondence and records.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather procurement and contract requirements, ensuring alignment with established procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Respond to procurement and contract-related enquiries, providing guidance on procurement processes, documentation requirements, and basic contract management practices.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Attractive remuneration package
• Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access to the FLOURISH Employee Wellbeing Program, offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Relevant industry and subject matter experience
• Relevant procurement-related tertiary qualification
• Ability to obtain and maintain Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration and Working With Children Check (WWCC) (Please note these clearances are not required at point of application however are required prior to commencement)
• Current Drivers Licence.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. The position description may be available to view under downloads, or visit the CACGEL job site to view it, and search via title or job number.

CACGEL is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support schools and ELCs to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about CACGEL, please visit the website.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact Alex Morosin, on 0484 327 925 or via email at alex.morosin@cg.catholic.edu.au