Contract and Procurement Officer

Location: Any Metro or Regional Bendigo Kangan Institute Campus

Role Type: Full-Time, Ongoing

Remuneration: Starting from $124.969.60 including super

About us:

At Bendigo Kangan Institute we change lives through the power of education and skills.

BKI brings together Bendigo TAFE, Kangan Institute, VETASSESS and eWorks, to connect people and industries with the transformative power of education and careers. 

We deliver future-ready skills, training, and assessment solutions, as well as lifelong learning opportunities. Our vision is to become Australia’s leading skills provider.

If you are passionate about joining an agile and forward-thinking organisation that fosters innovation or thrive on being part of an inclusive and united team that puts the customer first, please read on.

About The Role:

As the Contracts & Procurement Officer, you will deliver high-quality procurement and contract management services across the Institute, ensuring best practice, compliance, and value-for-money outcomes.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, while playing a key role in strengthening procurement frameworks and organisational capability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading end-to-end procurement activities, including planning, sourcing, evaluation, negotiation and contract management
• Providing expert advice to management and staff on procurement strategy, probity, and compliance
• Developing and improving procurement policies, procedures, tools and training programs
• Managing supplier relationships, contracts, and procurement systems to ensure strong governance and compliance
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and deliver strategic value
• Supporting stakeholders through complex go-to-market processes and legislative requirements

About You

You’re a strategic procurement professional who thrives on influence, problem-solving, and delivering measurable value.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in procurement and contract management, ideally in a public sector or complex environment
• Strong expertise in end-to-end sourcing, probity, and contract lifecycle management
• Proven ability to provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders and guide complex procurements
• Experience managing high-value procurement processes, including negotiation and market engagement
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
• High-level digital capability, including procurement systems and Microsoft

We can offer you:

• Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
• Free onsite parking for most campuses
• Professional development programs
• Fitness Passport Program with exclusive access for you and your family to 230+ locations Australia wide
• Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
• Meaningful work that drives positive social impact  
• The opportunity to build a career in a world leading vocational education and training sector, with diverse and emerging career opportunities across Australia.

The Essential Paperwork:

• Working with Children Clearance (WWCC)
• Current police check
• Certified right to work documentation
• Certified copies of your qualifications and transcripts

Need support with your application?

• For any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please contact careers@kangan.edu.au

Ready to make the switch? Click 'Apply Now' to join our team by sending us your updated resume and cover letter.

Want to know more? Contact careers@kangan.edu.au

Only applications from candidates with valid working rights will be considered. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer and therefore the successful candidate will be required to hold a current Working with Children check clearance

Bendigo Kangan Institute acknowledges that their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of Dja Dja Wurrung, Wurundjeri Peoples of the Kulin Nations, Yorta Yorta Nations and the Gunaikurnai people. The Institute respects their Elders past present and emerging and cultural heritage, and we recognize their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.

Applications close: 11:59PM on Tuesday 19 May 2026

Applications will be assessed as they come in – we may start interviews before the closing date.

NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this position at any time.