Contracts - Advisor

Water Corporation; City Of Vincent; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH up to 2 days

9-day fortnight

Well-being days

12% employer contribution

Additional leave up to 12 weeks

Aboriginal leave

Job summary

Water Corporation is a Western Australian utility delivering essential water services.

The role of Contract Advisor is to plan, develop and establish low-value and less complex contracts for goods, services and works, and to support procurement for capital projects in line with policies and procedures. Flexible work options and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering, Law, or QS, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of contracting and contract and commercial law.
• 1–2 years contract experience in a similar organisation.
• Familiarity with procurement policies in large corporations.
• Good computer skills and procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepares procurement plans for routine procurement of goods and services when necessary.
• Assists with development of Procurement Plans for critical or high-risk non-works contracts, including collection and collation of information for plan development and drafting/review of parts of the document.
• Assists with reviews of business cases by the Project Management Group for CIP approval regarding procurement planning information and formulation of recommendations.
• Prepares documentation calling for quotations, tenders, registrations of interest, proposals, prequalification submissions and the like (Bids) for lower valued and/or less complex contracts.
• Prepares temporary personnel contracts.
• Prepares research agreements including development scopes of services.

Skills

Engineering

Law

Quantity Surveying

Education

Engineering/Law/QS degree

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We're driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment, then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.

About the role:

As a Contract Advisor, you will plan, develop and establish low-value and less complex contracts and agreements for the procurement of goods, services and works. You will also support the delivery of procurement services for assigned capital works projects, ensuring procurement activities are conducted efficiently and in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state. If you're driven to make a meaningful contribution, you've come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home up to 2 days per week, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours.
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%.
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.

What the role will involve:

• Prepares procurement plans for routine procurement of goods and services when this is considered necessary.
• Assists with the development of Procurement Plans for critical or high-risk non-works contracts, when required, including the collection and collation of information to allow the plan to be developed and the drafting and/or review of certain parts of the document.
• Assists with the reviews of business cases developed by the Project Management Group for CIP approval with regards to procurement planning information and assists with the formulation of recommendations arising from these reviews.
• Prepares documentation calling for quotations, tenders, registrations of interest, proposals, prequalification submissions and the like (Bids) for the lower valued and/or less complex contracts.
• Prepares temporary personnel contracts.
• Prepares research agreements including development scopes of services.

Key skills and experience

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, or a related field, or tertiary qualifications combined with substantial experience in procurement and contract management within a utility, heavy engineering, or construction environment.
• Working knowledge of contracting and contract and commercial law.
• Minimum 1-2 years previous contract experience working in a similar organisation
• Working knowledge of the procurement policies and procedures employed by large Corporations.
• Sound working knowledge of business computer systems and those applications used to support the procurement function.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close on 23 October 2026

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on 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, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [e-mail] or 08 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website