AddressProcurement and Contracts Support Officer
Permanent Role
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)
The East Kimberley
The East Kimberley is an extraordinarily beautiful and sparsely populated area in the northeast corner of Western Australia, and is known as one of the world's last wilderness frontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for its pristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world class fishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation, great food and friendly locals, and it is an amazing and very unique part of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures, lifestyles and abundant opportunities.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Procurement and Contract Support Officer to join our Procurement Team. In this position you will be providing crucial support in Procurement and contracting activities to ensure alignment with our organisational compliance and goals.
Your responsibilities will include
- 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.
Business Administration Qualifications in procurement, business or commerce, and a current unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence are essential for this role.
More information about the position and the requirements are in the Position Description at the bottom of this page.
Working for SWEK means that in addition to a competitive salary, you may also enjoy a range of benefits including:
- 6 weeks annual leave + 6 weeks leave loading
- 11% superannuation with the option to co-contribute a further 3%
- Generous annual rewards for service
- Generous allowances
- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest expenses
- 11 public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' per year
- Shire provided corporate uniform
- Opportunities for training and development
- A variety of health and wellbeing programs including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool, free health assessments, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is extremely important and we are committed to employing people who share the SWEK Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Communication and Respect, these Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at SWEK.
We are offering a remuneration inclusive of allowances and Superannuation of up to $95,000 (dependent on skills and experience) per annum.
APPLY NOW!
If you are ready to be part of our diversely talented team to build your future with an organisation that makes an impact, improves lives and inspires others please click the ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of this page or contact Michelle Marchese, Our Senior Procurement and Contract Officer on 08 9168 41***for a confidential discussion.
To be considered, you will need to submit a covering letter outlining your interest in the position and your ability to meet the Selection Criteria (maximum two pages), a current resume and any other required documentation. Successful applicants will be required to provide an acceptable National Police Clearance (dated within six months) and complete a pre-placement medical questionnaire.
Applications will be accepted until 11.45PM, Sunday 09/06/2024
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley, values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diverse cultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and all age groups to apply.
However, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement - acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance prior to interview stage of the recruitment process.
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