Procurement and Contracts Manager
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
K12
Closing date
19 October 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
328.4
199.7 teaching · 128.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
7.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,530
Language other than English
72%
Girls vs boys
1,529 girls · 1 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Shape procurement strategy within a leading independent girls’ school
Partner with College leaders to deliver commercial value
Full-time, ongoing role located in Burwood with free onsite parking
Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) is a leading ELC to Year 12 Christian independent day and boarding school with a focus on the development of the whole person that includes an outstanding academic tradition, an international outlook and strong pastoral and co-curricular programs.
The Role
PLC is seeking an exceptional procurement professional to to make a genuine impact in a leading independent girls’ school environment, supporting the College to make strategic, sustainable and value-driven purchasing decisions.
The Procurement and Contracts Manager, you will oversee procurement activities across the College and play an important role in strengthening its procurement framework, policies and processes.
You will promote best-practice procurement, transparency and value for money, whilst identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and commercial outcomes.
A copy of the position description is attached.
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About You
The successful candidate will hold a tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business or a related discipline.
You are an experienced procurement professional with 7–10 years’ relevant experience and a strong background in procurement and contract management.
You bring strategic thinking, commercial acumen and strong negotiation skills, with proven experience managing tenders, supplier rela…