Strategic Procurement & Contracts Lead – Flexible & Remote

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety seeks a visionary General Manager Procurement and Contracts to lead a specialist team and drive value for WA communities.

You will provide high‑quality, evidence‑based commercial advice, oversee major procurements, negotiations and contract management, and strengthen governance, risk and probity across the department. Collaborate with executives to align procurement with government priorities and foster innovation.

Qualifications

• Eligibility: Australian citizen, permanent resident, or visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia.
• Pre-employment screening may include Conflict of Interest Declaration, medical assessment, psychometric assessment, Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, and other checks.
• You will lead a specialist team and influence leaders across the Department to deliver strong commercial outcomes and sustained public value.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist team and influence leaders across the Department to deliver strong commercial outcomes and sustained public value.
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based advice to executives; guide significant procurements, negotiations and contract management.
• Champion governance, risk, integrity and probity embedded in practical, proportionate ways.

Job description

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety seeks a visionary General Manager Procurement and Contracts to lead a specialist team and drive value for WA communities.

You will provide high‑quality, evidence‑based commercial advice, oversee major procurements, negotiations and contract management, and strengthen governance, risk and probity across the department. Collaborate with executives to align procurement with government priorities and foster innovation.