Careers at TAFE NSW

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Contract Specialist

Location Negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Temporary Full Time position, up to 30th June 2027

Base Salary $119,757.00 - $132,188.00 p.a. plus Superannuation and Annual Leave Loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and depending on your role, a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

An eligibility list will be created for any permanent, temporary or casual positions available in the next 18 months.

About the role

Reporting to the Contracts & Supplier Relationship Manager, your next role as the Contracts Specialist will be responsible for providing high level support and advice in the management and service delivery of all contracts across TAFE NSW. This includes managing procurement projects, implementing contract administration and governance, vendor and performance management, providing authoritative strategic and operational advice across the contract manager community, and reviewing continuous service improvement opportunities to ensure value for money agreements.

About You 

You are a true business partner and a strategic thinker, providing advisory services to our diverse stakeholders. You will be comfortable in managing a pipeline of work and identifying priorities. In addition to knowledge of NSW Government procurement policies and procedures, you have the ability to lead contract implementation and supplier performance management projects.

With demonstrated experience managing commercial relationships, including implementing contract governance, and implementing risk mitigation strategies, success will include driving customer service outcomes at TAFE NSW.

It is highly regarded if you hold experience in SAP Ariba (or similar) and social reporting.

To be considered for the position, you must meet all of the essential requirements and focus capabilities in the position description below.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close Sunday 27th April 2025 at 11.55pm AEST

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (PDF)
• Cover Letter addressing the essential criteria 1-5 in the position description

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Kayla Smith, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at kayla.smith64@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: contact Steve Dawe, Contracts & Supplier Relationship Manager via email at steve.dawe1@tafensw.edu.au

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

For ongoing positions in the NSW Public Sector, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. 

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.