Chisholm is seeking an experienced Procurement & Contract Management Coordinator for our Campus Services & Infrastructure team.

BELONGING & INCLUSION

Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Procurement & Contract Management Coordinator, your key responsibilities include:

- Provide specialist contract management advice and recommendations on procurement strategy, supplier performance, risk mitigation and contract governance across Campus Services & Infrastructure.
- Coordinate and oversee procurement and purchasing activities throughout the procurement lifecycle, ensuring compliance with organisational policies, governance requirements, legislative obligations and procurement objectives.
- Facilitate supplier performance meetings, contract reviews and commercial discussions, providing recommendations that support improved contract outcomes and service delivery.
- Lead the coordination and administration of contract lifecycle activities, including contract establishment, performance monitoring, variations, extensions, renewals and expiry management.
- Conduct procurement compliance reviews and audits across CSI procurements, identifying risks, non-conformances and opportunities for improved governance, efficiency and value-for-money outcomes.
- Coordinate the resolution of supplier performance issues and contract-related concerns in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain a respectful, and safe environment free from violence & aggression, bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination.

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly motivated individual with well-developed skills with the ability to interpret and apply procurement policies, contractual requirements and governance frameworks, experience conducting contract performance monitoring,



supplier evaluations and procurement compliance activities and analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, trends and opportunities and provide recommendations to management.

You will have experience developing and improving procurement and contract management processes, procedures and reporting frameworks, a proven ability to provide specialist advice and influence stakeholders across multiple business functions and you are proficient with Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Tech One, SharePoint.

Qualifications required for the role

- Relevant qualifications such as Diploma or Degree in Business Administration or Bachelor of Commerce, or extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education or training.
- Procurement and service provider management experience preferably within a government setting.

ABOUT US

Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our up-to-date campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.

We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.





Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.

WHAT WE OFFER

- An Inclusive work culture – Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education
- Professional Development – continue to grow your career
- Networking Opportunities with Industrial Partners
- State of the art facilities on our campuses
- Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport
- Free Employee Assistance Program – get the support you want. It’s confidential.

If this is the job for you, please apply online now. We look forward to receiving your application!

Important information about your application

Your application should include:

- a cover letter
- your resume
- contact details of three (3) referees.

Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:

- Verified copies of qualifications and transcripts as listed in your resume
- Current valid Employee Working with Children Check
- Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
- Verified National Police Check.

Applications for this position close at 9 am Wednesday 14 October 2026.

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Anthony Tompkins, Procurement & Contract Management Lead at [email protected].

We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements, please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing [email protected].

Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

Find out more about us by visiting us on our Website and social media sites.

📌 Procurement & Contract Management Coordinator (Dandenong)
🏢 Chisholm Institute
📍 Dandenong