Address· Influence the way we do business
· Contract opportunity until November 2024 - $131,740 + Super
· Based in our Leederville office
We’re recognised worldwide for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to make our state a great place to live, and we have career opportunities to help make it happen.
A career at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits.
If you share our commitment to WA then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career
About the role:
We have a contract opportunity for an experienced Contracts Specialist in our principal contract to team to plan, develop and establish contracts for the procurement of goods and services including capital works projects. Based in our Leederville office, this role will be reporting to the Manager - Contracts.
What the role will involve:
This is a diverse position that covers, amongst other things, prepare bid documents and manage the formal bid process, write evaluation recommendations and reports, liaise with the stakeholders and provide support on projects, provide commercial and procurement advice, review procurement plans for critical or high risk contracts and resolve contractual issues that arise.
Key skills and experience:
This role requires extensive experience in the development, negotiation and implementation of construction and mechanical & electrical contracts, excellent written and verbal communication skills, highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills. You will have a degree level qualification in a related discipline (Engineering, Business or Law). The role requires demonstrated extensive experience in the development and management of contracts particularly in construction.
You will also require solid knowledge of contract law and the formation of complex I services, equipment and construction. A working knowledge of SAP computer-based procurement systems and experience in government sector procurement would also be desirable.
Real benefits that matter.
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hours
- Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous co-contribution superannuation up to 13%
- Purchase additional leave of up to 4 weeks
Applications close 5th June 2024
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at ***********@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
