DESCRIPTION:

Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.
We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.
The role
We have created a new role to resource and support the professional management of Contracts and Procurement across Pymble Ladies’ College facilities and assets. This role will ensure best practice principles are applied when engaging and managing prospective and existing vendors.
The Contracts and Procurement Officer is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement and contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with procurement guidelines, and fostering strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders. This role plays a critical part in delivering high-quality goods, services, and capital works while maintaining cost efficiency and risk mitigation.
We are seeking an experienced professional with an exceptional eye for detail and the ability to build enduring partnerships. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience with Reporting, Contract Lifecyle Management, Vendor/Stakeholder Management and accurate and timely Administration/Document control.
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Our kind of team member

You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:

• Willingness to support and promote the ethos and values of the College
• Demonstrated procurement experience in working within large complex, multi-tiered organisations
• Proven experience in procurement, supply chain management, contracts administration, or a related field
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify solutions that align with business needs and community service objectives
• High level of integrity, ensuring compliance with procurement guidelines, regulatory requirements, and probity standards
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with the ability to guide and influence decision-making processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate negotiations, reporting, and stakeholder interactions
• Experience in maintaining up-to-date documentation, ensuring tight document controls, and adhering to compliance frameworks
• Experience with multiple ERP systems, contract management software, and data analysis tools
• Knowledge of public sector procurement frameworks, tendering processes, and supplier evaluation methodologies desirable
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related discipline desirable, not essential
• Knowledge and experience interpreting a variety of contract structures, including Master Services Agreements, Professional Services Agreements, and Minor Works Agreements
• Proven experience in developing detailed scopes of work for a range of RFX activities across College operations, including but not limited to facilities maintenance, IT services, and professional services
• Proficient in developing and working with complex Excel documents, including data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management.

Your kind of workplace
Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.
We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.
Your kind of benefits

The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including:

• Training and professional development support
• Access to our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with free Yoga and Pilates classes
• Daily morning tea
• Discounted school fees (where applicable)
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events
• Close to public transport and onsite or nearby (street) parking
• Access to Pymble Smart Spending, which is a retail discounts platform

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, career progression, access to the latest technology and best in class resources.
Our kind of process
To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint, what makes Pymble an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth - please submit your application online.
Our process normally involves two rounds of interviews and reference checks. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date. Applications for this opportunity will close on Wednesday 30th April, 2025.
Successful candidates must provide a paid Working with Children Check prior to engagement.
Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

• Training and professional development support
• Access to our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with free Yoga and Pilates classes
• Daily morning tea
• Discounted school fees (where applicable)
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events
• Close to public transport and onsite or nearby (street) parking
• Access to Pymble Smart Spending, which is a retail discounts platfor