Senior Coordinator - Technology Category Management

• Permanent role within a stable and values-driven higher education environment
• Strong focus on work-life balance and long-term career development
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic technology and procurement initiatives

• Permanent position 
• State Government Agency
• Inner Brisbane Location 

About the company
Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a leading Higher Education institution to engage a Senior Coordinator – Technology Category Management on a permanent, full-time basis. This position is based in an inner Brisbane office within a large, complex organisation with a strong focus on long-term capability, governance, and continuous improvement.
  
About the Position
The Senior Coordinator – Technology Category Management is a key member of the Technology Category Management function, supporting financial oversight, purchasing processes, and reporting across the technology category.

This permanent role suits a professional seeking long-term career development within a structured, values-driven environment, working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure transparency, compliance, and value across technology spend.

Duties

• Support end-to-end financial management and purchasing processes across the technology category
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting on technology spend and utilisation
• Raise purchase orders and support financial approval and compliance documentation
• Prepare clear reports on expenditure, trends, and forward forecasts
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and optimisation
• Support supplier, contract, and operational risk management activities
• Collaborate with stakeholders across technology, finance, and business teams

Requirements/Skills

• Experience in technology category management, procurement, finance, or a similar role
• Strong understanding of financial management, reporting, and governance
• Ability to analyse data and provide clear, value-driven insights
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• High attention to detail with strong organisational capability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and digital collaboration tools
• Experience in higher education or other large, regulated environments is highly regarded

Benefits working with this Client

• Permanent role within a stable and values-driven higher education environment
• Strong focus on work–life balance and long-term career development
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic technology and procurement initiatives

Remuneration 

• HEW Level 7 classification, with salary commensurate with experience
• Superannuation in line with the relevant enterprise agreement – 17%

Benefits working with Karlka Recruiting Group 

• Weekly pay  
• Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement 
• Dedicated consultant per contract
• Employee Assistance Program available
• Our agency supports Indigenous communities 

How to Apply
Apply now to be considered for submission to our client by 19/01/2025
Consultant: Hayden
Email for questions only: recruitment@karlkarecruiting.com.au
*Please apply through this portal. Any applications through email may be missed.

Nyiyaparli and other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.

Applications received after the due date may be considered for similar roles, including both contract and permanent.

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