Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers 

Supplier Lifecycle Analyst

Location Negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)  

Temporary Full Time until 30th June 2026

Base salary of $108,494 - $116,838 per annum plus employer’s contribution to 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.

About the role

This position is responsible for working across the supplier lifecycle phase to support and assist investigating business requirements, problems and opportunities to ensure that as business demand changes with business needs the services can adapt and respond to changing needs.

In this role you will assist in undertaking a range of flexible operational and business analysis activities to support in delivering all phases of supplier relationships in conjunction with key stakeholders. You will be responsible to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, acting as point of liaison between customers, suppliers, cross-functional internal teams and the Digital Solutions Group Commercial Management team to ensure all service offered enable business transformation and growth.

You will also identify, investigate and resolve problems throughout the supplier management lifecycle to support stakeholders and service owners with strategic alignment between organisational and business strategies, policies, processes and procedures.

About You

To be considered for the role you will have:-

• Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.

Highly Regarded

• Demonstrated experience supporting end-to-end contract management activities, including performance monitoring, reporting, and compliance reviews.
• Knowledge of ICT government procurement frameworks, contract governance, and supplier risk mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems (Ariba)
• Ability to interpret and apply contract terms and conditions to support resolution of supplier issues and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Experience working in a complex, multi-vendor environment and multi internal stakeholders with the ability to manage competing priorities and ensure service continuity.

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 11.55pm AEST Monday 16th June 2025 

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

• Your current resume (in pdf format)
• Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application process (max 300 words).

Targeted Question

Please describe a time when you identified a problem or improvement opportunity related to a supplier contract or renewal. How did you approach the situation? In your response, outline how you analysed the issue, engaged with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, and what actions you took to ensure effective contract management, compliance with procurement policy, and improved outcomes for the organisation.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Crystal Rizniak, Commercial Manager, via email crystal.rizniak@tafensw.edu.au

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Shweta Yadav via email shweta.yadav@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. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, 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.

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