Manager, Procurement and Contracts

Legal Aid WA; Perth; On-site; AUD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Aid WA is seeking a Manager, Procurement and Contracts in Perth to lead the agency's procurement and contract management function. You will oversee complex procurements, develop policies and systems, and ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2020 and Rules. This role reports to the CFO and manages one direct report.

Your remit includes uplift of procurement capability, spend analysis, and practical training across pre‑award to post‑award activities, within a government environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic procurement planning and managing high‑value procurements.
• Knowledge of government procurement rules and frameworks.
• Qualification in procurement/contract management at diploma level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contract management function across the agency.
• Oversee complex, high‑risk and high‑value procurements.
• Develop contemporary policies, systems and practices.
• Support compliance with the Procurement Act 2020 and Rules.
• Guide contract management across pre‑award, award and post‑award phases.
• Undertake agency‑wide spend analysis and oversee audit compliance.
• Build procurement capability through practical training and guidance.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Diploma or higher in procurement/contract management

Job description

PSCA 2024, General Division Level 7, $144,755 to $154,717 gross per annum + super + benefits

About the role

As Manager, Procurement and Contracts, you will lead Legal Aid WA’s procurement and contract management function and provide strategic advice across the agency. You will oversee complex, high-risk and high-value procurements, develop contemporary policies, systems and practices, and support compliance with the Procurement Act 2020 and Procurement Rules. You will also guide contract management across the pre-award, award and post-award phases, undertake agency-wide spend analysis, oversee audit compliance, and build procurement capability through practical training and guidance. Your immediate priority will be to uplift procurement and contract management capability across Legal Aid WA. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), manages one direct report, and is based in Perth.

About you

You are an experienced procurement and contract management professional with substantial knowledge of strategic procurement planning and the systems and processes required to support complex and high-risk procurements, preferably in a government environment. You can develop effective risk management strategies, analyse and resolve complex contractual issues, and negotiate, evaluate, monitor and review contracts to achieve positive outcomes. You are solution-focused and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to understand business needs, develop practical solutions, and achieve business objectives. You communicate clearly and build productive relationships while maintaining a strong focus on probity, accountability and value for money. Knowledge of government procurement rules and frameworks, and a relevant procurement or contract management qualification at Diploma level or higher, will be highly regarded.