Senior Advisor - Contract Performance and Supplier Partnering
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 .
Summary
As the Senior Advisor - Contract Performance & Supplier Partnering, you will play a key role in strengthening contract management and supplier partnering practices across Brisbane Catholic Education. You will implement and embed frameworks that support strong supplier performance, effective governance, service quality, compliance and risk management. Working across schools, business units and centrally managed procurement categories, you will provide specialist advice and practical support throughout the post-award contract lifecycle. This is an opportunity to influence organisation-wide practices, develop trusted supplier partnerships and deliver improvements that maximise value and service outcomes.
Work hours: Fulltime | Flexible Working Arrangements Available
Implement and embed contract management, supplier performance, supplier relationship management and contract governance frameworks across BCE, including associated tools and reporting arrangements
Provide advanced advice and practical support to contract owners, schools and business units across contract mobilisation, administration, supplier performance and contractual obligations
Develop and oversee performance management arrangements, including management plans, service levels, KPIs, review frameworks and benefits realisation measures
Manage supplier underperformance, variations, remediation, disputes, renewals,



transitions and other complex operational matters
Analyse and report on contract, supplier, service, risk and spend information to identify emerging risks, value opportunities and improvement priorities
Build collaborative supplier partnerships that promote accountability, innovation and alignment with BCE's objectives and service requirements
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and develop practical resources that strengthen contract management capability, processes and stakeholder outcomes
Prepare governance papers, reports and strategic briefings, while collaborating across Procurement and Contracting to support integrated supplier due diligence, compliance, risk and post-award management practices
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
Strong experience in contract performance, supplier relationship management, procurement or a related commercial environment
Demonstrated ability to provide practical advice on complex contractual, supplier performance and operational matters
Sound commercial judgement with the ability to assess risk, interpret performance information and recommend effective solutions
Confidence developing and monitoring service levels, KPIs, performance plans and supplier improvement initiatives
Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse business areas
Experience leading continuous improvement and supporting the adoption of new processes, frameworks or ways of working
Strong analytical, reporting and written communication skills, including the preparation of governance and executive-level materials
A tertiary qualification in procurement, commerce, business, law, public administration or a related discipline is desirable, with postgraduate study or skilled membership highly regarded




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
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)
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.
Fitness Passport access- discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.
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 acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand 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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📌 Senior Advisor - Contract Performance And Supplier Partnering (Brisbane)
🏢 Brisbane Catholic Education
📍 Brisbane