Executive Leadership Opportunity Based in Brisbane CBD fringe Transform the future of procurement in a values-driven organisation Join Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) as the 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. You will provide enterprise-wide oversight to ensure probity and value-for-money outcomes aligned to BCE’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. The Opportunity Lead the delivery of a centre-led procurement and contracting model that drives compliance, efficiency, and value for money. Act as BCE’s principal commercial advisor on complex procurement, supplier performance, and contract strategy. Lead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing team with a strong commercial mindset and service excellence focus. Embed strong probity, transparency, governance, and third-party contracting compliance across all procurement activity. Oversee supplier and contract performance to drive continuous improvement and strong commercial outcomes. Improve procurement processes and systems to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and enhance user experience. Align procurement strategy with BCE’s broader organisational goals, sustainability commitments, and Catholic Social Teaching values. 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. Strong understanding of governance, probity and risk management in a complex organisation. 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 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. If you are a visionary leader ready to shape the future of procurement and contracting, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume quoting job number by clicking below. For a confidential enquiry please contact either James Muller () or Peter Murphy ()
