Contracts and Procurement Officer

The Opportunity: 

Newcastle Anglican has a great opportunity for a professional Contract and Procurement Officer to join the Finance team. You will play a key role in ensuring the effective and efficient management of Newcastle Anglican’s procurement and contracting processes. This includes coordinating the tendering and contracting processes to meet commercial, regulatory and ethical standards, and managing contract compliance and renewals.

This is a permanent Full-Time vacancy.

Why you’ll love working with us: 

At Newcastle Anglican, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer purpose-driven careers. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

Growth & Development: Dedicated professional development support
Family Friendly: 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks partner leave + super contributions.
Smart Salary Packaging: Save on your rent, mortgage or bills – up to $611 per fortnight.
Education Perks: Up to 40% off school fees at our Anglican schools.
Wellness Boost: Access to over 300 gyms with Fitness Passport.
Mental Health Support: Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Career Progression: Real opportunities for advancement.
Flexibility: We support flexible work arrangements.

Role & Responsibilities:  

• Coordinate the compilation and rollout of the internal Capital Expenditure Budget.
• Responsible for leading, directing, preparing and coordinating Tendering & Contracting to ensure that tenders and contractual documentation are prepared and processed effectively, efficiently and in a manner that meets the commercial needs of Anglican Care while complying with the policy, regulatory, probity and ethical requirements.
• Administer contract compliance, reporting and relationships and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain the contracts database and action contract renewals in a timely manner.
• Maintain records of contractors insurances and criminal record Checks (CRC’s) in relation to organisational agreements. This excludes contractors that are requested by Home Care clients, that Anglican Care do not have an agreement with.
• Select reliable sources of supply, engaging complimentary suppliers and working with key suppliers to improve value delivered to the organisation.
• Implement a standard range of core products to increase efficiency and cost benefit.
• Assist in budget preparation, including advice surrounding contracted services, rates etc in place across the organisation.
• Maintain programs for vendor analysis and cost reduction thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement process.
• Conduct frequent analysis of expenditure across the organisation, including internal relativities, to ensure resources are managed effectively and efficiently.
• Develop and implement (after relevant approval processes) Procurement policies and procedures and deliver staff training across the organisation.
• Oversee Purchasing system (PurchaseCare) and maintain/provide training for staff as required

About you? 

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Business or a related field
• A current Working with Children check (with clearance to work with children)
• National Police Check (the Diocese will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes).
• NDIS Workers clearance.
• Previous experience in a procurement, tendering and/or contracting environment.
• knowledge of procurement concepts, processes and tasks.
• Demonstrated competence in PC Applications software, e.g. Word, Excel, Contract Administration Applications and Integrated Business systems.
• Experience working in the health, aged care or community services sectors, or demonstrated understanding of the sectors (desirable).

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or for enquiries and a copy of the Position Description email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au   

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