Project and Procurement Manager

The Mindarie Regional Council (MRC) is one of Western Australia’s largest waste management authorities assisting its member councils, mainly situated in Perth’s northern corridor. To manage their municipal solid waste for a combined population of about 700,000. 

The Role, MRC is strategically positioning itself as a sustainable regional local authority that is recognised for leadership, innovation and excellence. This role manages the team that delivers, the MRC’s project management and contracts management framework, supports the CEO in the delivery of strategic projects and procures a range of contracts to facilitate the development of new projects as approved by the MRC Council.

The Contract, three year term with a possibility of extension, salary $130k to $140k depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant plus benefits that include:

• Up to 18% Employer contribution Superannuation 
• Full time, 76 hours per fortnight
• Flexible working hours 
• Up to 25 days annual leave 
• Health and Wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and development opportunities
• Free car parking
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave (10 years’ service), pro-rata after 7 years' service.

Selection Criteria:

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in Projects and Procurement

Essential requirements:

• Sound leadership skills and the ability provide clear directions and appropriate feedback to employees.
• High level written and oral communications skills.
• Experience in the development of contracts.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, analyse and interpret data.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads within tight timelines.
• Sound knowledge of procurement processes and compliance.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to achieve delivery of required outcomes
• Local government procurement experience (desirable).
• Knowledge of the waste industry (desirable).

The Council maintains a strong Wellness Policy with all staff subject to random drug and alcohol testing. 

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance.  

The MRC reserves the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately

An information package and detailed position description is available by contacting Sonia Cherico, phone: 9306-6304 email: ********@mrc.wa.gov.au or by visiting the Council’s website  www.mrc.wa.gov.au. 

The MRC is an equal opportunity employer all appointments are based on merit.

Applications may be  emailed to ********@mrc.wa.gov.au, marked confidential and addressed to the Human Resource Officer,  must reach the Council by the 4.45pm on Wednesday 21 February 2024.