Strategic Procurement & Contracts Manager

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

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.