Procurement and Contract Officer

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.

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.

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