Manager, Procurement and Contracts

Legal Aid Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Leave purchase options

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Legal Aid WA is seeking a Manager, Procurement and Contracts to lead the agency's procurement and contract management function from Perth. You will oversee pre-award, award and post-award activities, uplift policy and training, and ensure probity and value for money in complex, high-value procurements across the agency.

The role reports to the CFO, supports spend analysis, audit compliance and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic procurement planning for complex/high-risk procurements.
• Knowledge of government procurement rules and frameworks.
• Diploma-level or higher procurement/contract management qualification.
• Strong negotiation and contract evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contract management function across the agency.
• Oversee pre-award, award and post-award contract activities.
• Undertake spend analysis and ensure probity and value for money.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Contract management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Diploma or higher in procurement

Job description

Lead strategic procurement and contract management across Legal Aid WA and help strengthen value for money, probity and organisational capability.

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.

About us and what we can offer you

We offer a strong team working environment, the satisfaction of adding value to the community, and a range of benefits in line with business requirements, which may include professional development opportunities, flexible working and leave arrangements, including opportunities to purchase leave. We offer a range of health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to Fitness Passport which provides a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families. Click here to learn more about the benefits we offer employees.

Legal Aid WA is an independent statutory authority funded by the State Government and Commonwealth Governments. We provide over 100,000 legal services to clients each year in the areas of criminal, family and civil law across Western Australia. Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us. You can also keep up to date with our activities and achievements by following us on LinkedIn .

Applications are to be received no later than 4:00 pm, 23 November 2026.