Buying Coordinator

Insurance Commission of Western Australia; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Public service holidays

Career development

Salary packaging including novatedLea

Modern workplace facilities

Wellness facilities on site

Social spaces with coffee

End-of-trip facilities

Job summary

The Insurance Commission of Western Australia is inviting applications for a Buying Coordinator. This role ensures purchasing of non-complex and direct goods/services complies with Purchasing Guidelines and supports efficient procurement across the agency.

The ideal candidate will have a strong customer service focus, stakeholder relationship skills, and knowledge of WA Procurement Rules. We offer flexible work options, development opportunities, and a supportive public-service environment.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service focus and ability to establish stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of WA Procurement Rules and Common Use Arrangements (CUAs).
• Ability to coordinate purchasing activities efficiently.
• Develop, implement and maintain purchasing processes and systems.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice procurement outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing of non-complex and direct goods/services in compliance with Purchasing Guidelines.
• Develop and maintain purchasing processes and systems.
• Ensure continuous improvement and best practice procurement outcomes.

Skills

Customer service

Stakeholder management

Procurement rules

CUAs

Purchasing processes

Job description

About Us

The Insurance Commission of Western Australia is a state-owned Government Trading Enterprise that provides motor injury insurance to 2.7 million Western Australian motorists and manages the self-insurance arrangements of the Western Australian Government. The Insurance Commission is a major self-funded statutory authority at the heart of the Western Australian community. The Opportunity Applications are invited for the position of Buying Coordinator. This role plays a key part in ensuring that purchasing of non-complex and direct goods/services are in compliance with Insurance Commission Purchasing Guidelines. For further information about the role, you can view the attached Job Description Form (JDF) or contact Florencia Fleming, Chief Procurement Officer on [phone].

About You

You will have a strong customer service focus and the ability to establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, anticipate client needs, and apply sound knowledge of WA Procurement Rules, including Common Use Arrangements (CUAs), to coordinate organisational purchasing activities efficiently. As well as develop, implement, and maintain purchasing processes and systems, ensuring continuous improvement and best practice procurement outcomes.

Benefits and Perks

As part of our Team, you will enjoy

• Flexible working arrangements, including the opportunity to work from home.


• Additional three public service holidays each year plus long service leave after seven years of service.


• Ongoing career development, professional learning opportunities, and support to grow your skills and capabilities.


• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing for a new vehicle.


• Modern workplace including a parents and multi-faith room, conveniently located close to major public transport hubs.


• Complimentary access to onsite wellness facilities, including a gym, sauna and swimming pool.


• Bright and welcoming social spaces with complimentary coffee machines, stunning city and river views, and easy access to a range of dining and lifestyle amenities.


• State-of-the-art end-of-trip facilities to support active and sustainable commuting.

Our commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

We are committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Appointment Information

In addition to the immediately available position, appointments may be made from this process within a twelve-month period to similar positions that may be permanent or contract, including fixed term appointments with the possibility of extension or subsequent permanency. Please note that we may elect to engage an external recruitment firm to source additional candidates at any stage of this recruitment and selection process.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening. This includes an Australian Criminal History Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia Check and Verification of Qualification/s (if applicable). Additional role specific checks may also be required (i.e. Working with Children check).

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your participation in the recruitment process or have questions about the process, please contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or [phone].

Applications for this opportunity close at 4.00pm (AWST), Wednesday, 21 October 2026. Please ensure your application is submitted on time, as late applications will not be accepted. ICWA may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants.

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