Head of Procurement and Contracting

Summary

Join Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) as the new Head of Procurement and Contracting — a pivotal leadership role that will drive strategic transformation and deliver long-term impact. This is a rare opportunity to combine professional excellence with purpose, leading an organisation-wide shift towards best practice procurement, strong governance, and values-led stewardship. 

• Location: BCE Office - Woolloongabba 
• Work hours: Full-time | Flexible working arrangements available 
• Salary: $275,000 total package including super and access to a motor vehicle  
• Status: Fixed Term | 5 Years
• Ad Close Date: 8 September 2025
• Contract: James Muller (0431 046 301) or Peter Murphy (0429 703 234) 

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for: 

• Lead the design and delivery of a centre-led procurement and contracting model that achieves compliance, efficiency, and exceptional value-for-money.  
• Be BCE’s principal commercial advisor, providing expertise in complex procurement, vendor performance, and contract lifecycle management.  
• Align procurement with BCE’s strategic goals, sustainability commitments, and Catholic Social Teaching values.  
• Build, inspire, and mentor a high-performing team with a strong commercial mindset and service excellence culture.  
• Drive supplier engagement and third-party contracting compliance, embedding probity, transparency, and strong governance.  
• This role offers a career-defining opportunity to deliver enterprise-wide transformation in a large, complex environment.

About you

BCE seek an Executive level procurement and contracting leader who combines commercial acumen with values-based leadership. You will be a proven change leader with a track record of delivering results in complex or decentralised organisation.

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Law, Finance, Procurement, or a related field.
• Membership with CIPS, CPP, or an equivalent recognised procurement body.
• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement risk, and vendor assurance.
• Strong digital and systems capability with ERP/procurement platforms and analytics tools.
• Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams and building organisational capability.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to ethical procurement, sustainability, and social responsibility.
• Experience in education, not-for-profit, government, or faith-based sectors will be highly regarded.

BCE is more than a workplace it is a community driven by purpose. As a leader, you will have the opportunity to shape impactful outcomes for both the organisation and the broader community. You will be part of a values-led organisation that combines commercial excellence with Catholic social teaching. As the new Head of Procurement and Contracting you will drive a transformation program focussed on innovation, sustainability, and ethical procurement. Work with a supportive leadership team committed to positive change and delivery of high performance in an organisation with a culture of professional growth, wellbeing, inclusion, and respect. 

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) 
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre 
• 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.