Contracting & Compliance Lead

11 hours ago


Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia Brisbane Catholic Education Full time $155,351 - $172,606 per year

Company description:

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

Job description:

Summary

Join BCE as our Contracting & Compliance Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping our supplier and contracting practices.

In this senior leadership role, you will be responsible for ensuring BCE maintains strong governance, assurance, and compliance in all third-party contracting and supplier engagements.

You'll help build a trusted supplier base, support procurement transformation, and ensure our contracting pathways are clear and consistent.

  • Location: BCE Office - Woolloongabba
  • Work hours: Full-time | Flexible working arrangements available
  • Salary: $155,351 - $172,606 plus super
  • Status: Permanent (continuing) | Commencing October 2025
  • Ad Close Date: 13 October 2025
  • Contact:

About the opportunity

In this position you will:

  • Lead the design and continuous improvement of contracting processes for suppliers, contractors, and sole traders; embed legal and commercial safeguards.
  • Oversee due diligence, risk screening, and classification; manage onboarding processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.
  • Drive selected procurement transformation initiatives with strong project governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Ensure all supplier engagements meet legislative, regulatory, and organisational compliance obligations; proactively manage and mitigate risks.
  • Translate policy into clear operational guidance and decision pathways, ensuring accountability and consistency across the organisation.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to schools and business units, providing timely guidance and coaching on contracting and compliance matters.
  • Monitor onboarding and contracting performance, lead improvement initiatives, and deliver reporting dashboards to inform leadership.
  • Partner with the Capability & Governance Lead and Sourcing & Partnering Lead to mature BCE's procurement function in line with Catholic social teaching values.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

  • Extensive senior leadership experience in contracting, compliance, and supplier assurance
  • Demonstrated resilience, grit, and professional credibility in navigating complex environments and delivering outcomes under pressure
  • Proven track record in third-party contracting oversight, risk management, and supplier assurance programs
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with deep knowledge of probity and compliance frameworks
  • Ability to uplift compliance culture through coaching, training, and accessible tools
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and influence skills, with confidence to advise at all levels
  • Tertiary qualifications in procurement, commerce, law, business, or public administration
  • Preferably CIPS-qualified, reflecting top-tier standing in the profession

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

  • Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
  • Ability to obtain a National Criminal History check prior to commencement.
  • Currently Queensland Driver's Licence

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
  • Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
  • Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options Active staff social club and wellness programs
  • Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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