Contract Management Coordinator

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing Full-Time employment
• Based in Wollongong with flexible work arrangements, requiring attendance at the office two- three days per week
• Salary ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 pa. plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role

The Contract Management Coordinator role coordinates activities relating to procurement, contract development management and support to staff in the ASTP in order to provide an integrated, safe, reliable, customer focused and efficient service that meets the needs of stakeholders.

The role coordinates and drives Contract Management Plan meetings, providing tailored advice and guidance to strengthen support and partnership with prequalified service providers.

The role forms part of a broader team that provides an efficient, effective and safe transport service to students with disability for government and non-government schools across New South Wales.

Key accountabilities

• Support contract negotiation and ensure transport services align with government priorities and value-for-money outcomes.
• Monitor contract compliance, identify risks or performance issues, and recommend corrective action.
• Provide accurate data, reports and advice on contract performance, trends and risks.
• Build stakeholder relationships to support effective service delivery and process improvement.
• Respond to customer enquiries and support proposals, submissions and strategic reform activities for ASTP.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Coordinate performance reviews and support timely resolution of issues and disputes.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver work within agreed timeframes and quality standards.
• Provide high standards of customer service in a collaborative team environment.
• Support stakeholders with complex, sensitive and demanding needs in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role and respond to the following targeted questions. 

1. Describe your experience dealing with contract management plans, meeting suppliers to review performance and discuss/resolve issues (maximum 300 words).
2. Can you describe a situation where you had to obtain cooperation from a group or supplier to achieve a business outcome? What did you do and what was the result? (300 words maximum)

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. 

Closing date: Monday 8th June 2026 at 11:59 pm

For role enquiries please contact Nicholas Sabato at [email protected]

We welcome applications of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles over the next 18 months, including temporary term or ongoing roles.