• Job no: XX8F7
  
• Part time (0.6EFT) Permanent role based from the Richmond office on Wurundjeri Country
  
• Hybrid working environment
  
• Base salary $101K plus salary packaging and super

Join our team!

We are one of the largest independent agencies within Australia, providing diverse programs to over 35,000 young people, children and families across Victoria each year.

We pride ourselves on our ingenuity, evidence-based based and multi-dimensional thinking to provide the best outcomes for our young people! We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful and strive to make this happen each day!

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Commercial Analyst to join our Corporate Services division. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting strategic decision-making through effective management of business operations. Specifically, you will focus on tenders, quotations, vendor contract management, procurement, and related tasks. Your insights and recommendations will be integral to achieving favourable outcomes that align with our organisational goals and enhance our business performance and financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the tender and quotation process, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. This includes maintaining documentation, securing approvals, and upholding process standards.
• Develop and maintain a robust contract management system to optimise vendor relationships and performance.
• Oversee the annual renewal of our organisation’s insurance policies to ensure adequate coverage and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage the procurement process, including regular review of Berry Street’s Procurement Policy, staff training initiatives, and the development of a comprehensive Procurement Manual. You will enhance our procurement processes and systems to streamline operations organisation-wide.

Team Collaboration

This role is an integral part of our Corporate Services team, which oversees financial functions and manages our facilities, properties, and information technology and communication systems. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver essential services to our community.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in commercial analysis, preferably within a similar organisational context.
• Strong understanding of tendering, quotations, vendor contract management, and procurement processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

The Benefits

• Additional salary packaging available for meals/accommodation.
• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave conditions.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.
• A genuinely rewarding role that helps children and young people in our care to be their best selves.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

How to Apply

Please click 'Apply Now' and submit a resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position.

Queries about the role to Tom Pennicott, Executive Director Corporate Services 0407 882 667.

Queries about the recruitment process to Fiona Herbu, Team Leader, Talent Acquisition 9429 9266.

Please Note: the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify with a sexual and or gender minority identity. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.