Contracts And Procurement Officer 6 Month Leave Cover

The Opportunity:  A rare and exciting opportunity is now available for an experienced Contracts & Procurement Administrator to join the team for a 6 month Leave Cover.Why Work for us?  Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:  Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight) Discounted private health insurance through Medibank Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish! Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program Paid parental leave (after 12 months of service) Role & Responsibilities:    Coordinate the compilation and rollout of internal Capital Expenditure Budget. Responsible for leading, directing, preparing and coordinating Tendering & Contracting to ensure that tenders and contractual documentation are prepared and processed effectively, efficiently and in a manner that meets the commercial needs of Anglican Care while complying with the policy, regulatory, probity and ethical requirements. Administer contract compliance, reporting and relationships and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain the contracts database and action contract renewals in a timely manner. Maintain records of contractors insurances and criminal record Checks (CRC’s) in relation to organisational agreements. This excludes contractors that are requested by Home Care clients, that Anglican Care do not have an agreement with. Select reliable sources of supply, engaging complimentary suppliers and working with key suppliers to improve value delivered to the organisation. Oversee Purchasing system (PurchaseCare) and maintain/provide training for staff as requiredAbout you?  Tertiary qualifications in Business or a relevant discipline, or extensive experience. Proven experience in Tender Coordination, Contract Coordination, Negotiations and Policy Administration. At least 5 years’ experience, in the Procurement, Tendering and Contracting environment. Demonstrated competence in PC Applications software, e.g. Word, Excel, Contract Administration Applications and Integrated Business systems. Excellent self-management skills and initiative with a high degree of self-motivation and the capability to take the initiative and work independently. Who we are? Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast. We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans. Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus. We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications. For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au