Company description:

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/

Job description:

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

Be part of a transformative initiative, shaping the future of people management services through strategic supplier partnerships and contract management!

Temporary full-time opportunity up until December 2027

The role is based in the Sydney metropolitan area, with flexible working arrangements available

Salary ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 p.a. plus super & annual leave loading

About the role

The department has embarked on a transformative Human Capital Management (HCM) Program, a multi-year, technology-enabled initiative aimed at simplifying, streamlining, and transforming key people management services across the organisation.

You will be responsible for the development and management of contract plans for HCM Program delivery partners (suppliers). Your focus will be on building and maintaining strategic supplier relationships, overseeing contract performance and proactively managing risks to ensure business outcomes are achieved. Key responsibilities include:

Designing strategies, and systems to enhance contract management efficiency and supplier relationships

Developing and executing Contract Management Plans with KPIs, risk management, performance monitoring

Leading negotiations on contract variations, renewals, and disputes to achieve favourable procurement outcomes.

Ensuring compliance with legislative changes to mitigate risks impacting procurement policies and supplier schemes.

For further information, please click here to view the role description.

About you

Ability to effectively establish and maintain strategic stakeholder and supplier relationships

Experience developing and managing contract management plans that focus on clear accountabilities, performance criteria and alignment to department's objectives

Demonstrated understanding of the NSW Government Procurement Policy Framework and NSW Government Supplier Schemes for Professional Services and ICT Services

Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

Knowledge of and commitment to the department's strategy, policies, processes and procedures.

Experience managing Tier 1 suppliers in large, complex business/ICT transformation programs.

Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

35 hour working week

Access to salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions

Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and answer the questionoutlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answer to the following pre-screening question below:

Question: Tell us about a time you were responsible for managing a large or complex contract — ideally with a Tier 1 supplier or as part of a major program (e.g. ICT, transformation, or infrastructure). What were you responsible for, how did you manage risks and supplier performance, and what was the outcome?

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now'.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC's validity (up to 5 years)

Closing date: Monday 28th of July at 11:59 pm

For role enquiries, please contact Paul Griffiths, HCM Commercial Director, at [email protected]

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.