Procurement and Contracts Officer

Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley; Kununurra; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

Employer superannuation 12% with match

Salary packaging options

Public Holidays 11 + 2 Local Govt Days

Flexible working arrangements

Uniforms

Job summary

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley is seeking a dedicated Procurement and Contract Support Officer to join our Procurement Team in Kununurra. The role focuses on delivering compliant procurement and contract management support to align with organisational goals and governance.

Key duties include assisting with procurement and contract management processes, coordinating tenders and quotations, auditing contract management, and supporting the management of term contracts and supplier panels for

Qualifications

• Business admin qualifications in procurement, business or commerce.
• WA C class driver’s license (unrestricted) is essential.
• Ability to comply with procurement and contract management requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the delivery of efficient, effective and compliant procurement and contract management arrangements.
• Assisting with developing, implementing and maintaining the Shire’s procurement and contract management framework.
• Assisting with coordinating tender and quotation processes.
• Assisting with auditing contract management for the organisation.
• Assisting with managing and reviewing the procurement for the Shire’s term contracts and pre-qualified supplier panel arrangements for the supply of operational goods and services.
• Participating in the development, implementation, monitoring and review of procurement policies and procedures and key performance indicators.

Education

Business Administration Qualifications in procurement, business or commerce

Tools

WA C Class Driver’s Licence (unrestricted)

Job description

Applications Close (AWST): 4:00 PM 26/10/2026
Salary up to: $80,000 - $89,999, $90,000 - $99,999
Occupation: Procurement/Contract Management
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Kununurra - Remote WA

As an Equal OpportunityEmployer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivityand promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcomecontributions from all people. We encourage people of allabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diversecultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and allage groups to apply.

TheOrganisation

The Shire of Wyndham EastKimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthyworkplace for our employees is extremely important. We arecommitted to employing people who share the SWEK ValuesofSafety,Teamwork,Accountability,Communication,andRespect; these Values are incorporatedinto all aspects of employment at SWEK.

The East Kimberley

The East Kimberley is a stunning andsparsely populated area in the northeast corner of WesternAustralia and is known as one of the world's last wildernessfrontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for itspristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world-classfishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options,great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very uniquepart of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, witha unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundantopportunities.

TheOpportunity

We arelooking for a Procurement and Contract Support Officer to join ourProcurement Team. In this position you will be providing crucialsupport in procurement and contracting activities to ensurealignment with our organisational compliance and goals.

Yourresponsibilities will include

• Assisting with thedelivery of efficient, effective and compliant procurement andcontract management arrangements;
• Assisting withdeveloping, implementing and maintaining the Shire’sprocurement and contract management framework;
• Assisting withcoordinating tender and quotation processes;
• Assisting with auditingcontract management for the organisation;
• Assisting with managingand reviewing the procurement for the Shire’s term contractsand pre-qualified supplier panel arrangements for the supply ofoperational goods and services;
• Participating in thedevelopment, implementation, monitoring and review ofprocurement policies and procedures and key performanceindicators.

BusinessAdministration Qualifications in procurement, business or commerce,and a current unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence areessential for this role.

More information about theposition and the requirements are in the PositionDescription at the bottom of this page.

Salary andBenefits

Working for SWEK means that in additionto the competitive annualsalary range indicated at the top of this page (inclusive ofallowances and superannuation, dependent on skills and experience),you may also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 6 weeksannual leave
• 12%employer superannuation, with the Shire offering to match up toanadditional 5%in co-contributions when theemployee contributes an equivalent amount
• Salarypackaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgageinterest expenses
• 11public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' peryear
• Flexibleworking arrangements
• Shireprovided corporate uniforms
• Avariety of health and wellbeing programs including freemembership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool,free health assessments, mental health programs and EmployeeAssistance Provider (EAP) services

Please notethat, where applicable, benefits will be applied pro-rata tocasual, part-time and maximum-term roles.

Applicants must belegally entitled to work in Australia and will be required toprovide evidence of this entitlement — acceptable evidenceincludes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate,or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also berequired to provide a National Police Clearance beforetheinterview stage of the recruitmentprocess.