Manager Third Party Management

Manager, Third Party Management As our highly valued Manager, Third Party Management based in Brisbane, your role will oversee key supplier relationships, strengthen third-party governance and ensure our service providers deliver reliable, high-quality outcomes for the Bank and our customers. You'll work closely with teams across the business to manage supplier performance, contracts and risk, while supporting our compliance with regulatory requirements, including APRA CPS 230. Supporting our purpose of helping every Australian own their own home. You’ll make an impact by: Managing relationships with Material Service Providers (MSPs) and other key suppliers, ensuring performance, service delivery and contractual obligations are met. Partnering with business units to provide practical guidance on supplier governance, contract management and third-party risk. Monitoring supplier performance against service level agreements (SLAs), identifying issues and driving improvements to service delivery. Supporting compliance with APRA CPS 230 through effective supplier due diligence, risk assessments and operational resilience practices. Coordinating contract lifecycle activities, including renewals, supplier reviews, governance documentation and reporting. Maintaining accurate supplier registers, risk logs and compliance records to support effective oversight and decision-making. Working with Risk, Compliance, Legal and Finance teams to manage supplier risks, commercial performance and regulatory obligations. Identifying opportunities to simplify and improve third-party management processes, strengthening consistency and efficiency across the Bank. Do things differently with us This is an opportunity to play an important role in how Great Southern Bank manages the external partners and service providers that support our customers and operations. You'll be part of our Third Party Management team, working across the business to ensure supplier relationships are well managed, risks are understood and service providers deliver on their commitments. From monitoring performance and resolving issues to supporting contract renewals and regulatory compliance, you'll be involved in both the strategic and day-to-day activities that keep our third-party relationships running effectively. We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and bringing structure to complex processes. You'll need to be comfortable working through the detail, following up with stakeholders and taking ownership of the governance and administration that supports effective supplier management. If you're someone who enjoys balancing relationship management, commercial considerations and risk, while finding better ways of working, you'll thrive here. To succeed in this role, you will have: At least 3 years' experience in third-party management, supplier or vendor management, procurement, contract governance or operational risk. Strong understanding of contract management, supplier performance monitoring and third-party risk assessment. Experience building effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve issues and improve outcomes. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with experience maintaining contracts, risk registers, compliance records or governance documentation. The ability to manage multiple supplier relationships, competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining a strong focus on delivery. A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to identify risks, challenge constructively and drive improvements. Familiarity with APRA CPS 230, operational resilience or third-party risk management frameworks (desirable). Experience within financial services or another regulated industry (desirable). A qualification in Business or a related discipline, with additional certifications in procurement, contract management or risk management highly regarded.