Senior Manager Contracts

Lotterywest; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks annual leave

Professional development

Wellbeing program

Flexible working environment

Public service holidays

Job summary

Lotterywest is seeking a permanent full-time Procurement and Contracts professional to partner with the organisation, delivering end-to-end procurement and efficient contract management services. You will ensure compliance with WA government policies, manage risk, and support development and management of medium-high risk contracts.

Reporting to the Director Procurement, you’ll coach stakeholders across the procurement lifecycle and contribute to building organisational knowledge and capability

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high-level experience developing and implementing procurement frameworks, policies and processes in a WA Government context.
• Demonstrated high-level experience in contract development and management for complex requirements with WA Government compliance.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating and managing procurement processes.
• Developing and managing contracts.
• Providing advice, guidance and effective solutions to the organisation.
• Leading procurement best practice and building organisational capability.
• Managing risk and ensuring compliance with WA Government procurement requirements.
• Identifying gaps, improving efficiency, compliance and customer experience.

Skills

Procurement processes

Contract development

Contract management

Risk management

Stakeholder coaching

Job description

Applications Close Friday 9 October 2026 at 9.30AM

The Organisation

Lotterywest is uniquely the only State Government-owned and operated lottery in Australia. We have supported the community for over 90 years with the purpose to operate a responsible and sustainable lottery that leaves an enduring positive impact for WA.

Lotterywest is also the employing agency for Healthway, the only State Government department dedicated to health promotion. For over 30 years, Healthway has funded projects and research to inspire Western Australians to live healthier lives.

About the job

A Permanent Full Time opportunity is available

In this key role, you will partner with the organisation to deliver end-to-end procurement and efficient contract management services ensuring compliance with WA government procurement policies and processes, managing risk and supporting the effective development and management of medium-high risk contracts.

Reporting to the Director Procurement, this role will also support the management of the function and provide coaching and mentoring to stakeholders across the procurement lifecycle to build organisational knowledge and capability.

The role has the following key areas of focus:

• Facilitating and managing procurement processes
• Developing and managing contracts
• Providing advice, guidance and effective solutions to the organisation
• Leading the way in best practice procurement and building organisational capability
• Managing risk and ensuring compliance with WA Government procurement requirements
• Identifying gaps, improving efficiency, compliance, and the overall customer experience
• An effective Procurement and Contracts professional, with significant experience ideally within the WA public sector
• Strong planning and organisational skills with ability to manage competing deadlines
• High level conceptual, analytical and problems solving skills with the ability to interpret legislation, policies and procedures and apply them in a complex environment
• A natural leader who can coach and develop colleagues and stakeholders
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to produce quality outcomes and deal with a diverse range of stakeholders

Why You’ll Love It

• Opportunity to utilise your skills and experience to build organisational capability
• Work in a supportive and collaborative team with a seasoned leader
• Make a positive impact on the WA community

What we Offer

Being part of Australia's only State government-owned lottery comes with a lot of responsibility, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We own the outcome of our actions and by directly contributing to player safety and a more hopeful community life for Western Australians, working at Lotterywest is naturally rewarding for all involved.

Our workplace strives to provide an environment for you to feel valued and supported, so that you can help create the kind of positive impact we want to see.

Our employee benefits include:

• Purpose-led work in a flexible working environment
• Four weeks annual leave, with the ability to purchase additional leave.
• Additional public service holidays
• A focus on professional development
• An active wellbeing program and social calendar
• Quarterly volunteering leave entitlement
• A central Head Office location in the heart of Subiaco, with excellent access to public transport, a range of public parking options and end-of-trip facilities for staff choosing to cycle, run or walk to work.

1. Demonstrated high-level experience developing and implementing procurement frameworks, policies and processes in a WA Government context
2. Demonstrated high-level experience in contract development and management for complex requirements including the ability to deliver quality business outcomes in compliance with WA Government requirements

We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Skye Pichler, Director Procurement on 08 •••• •497 or via email ••••@lotterywest.wa.gov.au

Applying for a State Government role can look a bit different, so we do encourage you to read the attached Job Application pack to ensure your application sets you up to succeed.

Suitable applicants may be considered for future similar employment opportunities during the nexttwelve (12) months at Lotterywest.

The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes provision of a current National Police Certificate that is less than six months old, declaration of any previous discipline or misconduct findings or allegations, and the verification of claims made throughout the recruitment process.

To work with us, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.

Lotterywest may conduct further search activities at any stage of the recruitment process, if required, to supplement the field of applicants.

Substantive Statement

We celebrate diversity in all forms and strive to create a work environment where everyone feels respected, welcomed, supported and empowered to thrive. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and community culture that encourages employees to be themselves.

We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique strengths, perspectives and experiences that are essential to helping us achieve our vision.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and lived experiences including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Stay safe online

We will only contact you from our @lotterywest.wa.gov.au email domain. We encourage you to be aware of cyber safety, and if you receive an email related to your application, not fromthe official domain, please send the details to [e-mail]

Late Applications

Unfortunately, we can’t accept late applications so please allow yourself enough time to complete your application before the due date and time.

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At Lotterywest, our values guide our behaviours, and the way we interact with our customers and each other. We work with four core values underpinning all that we do; to be responsible, empowered, working together and make a difference.

At Lotterywest, our values guide our behaviours, and the way we interact with our customers and each other. We work with four core values underpinning all that we do; to be responsible, empowered, working together and make a difference.