Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer

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Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer
LA23625
PSCA 2022, General Division Level 6, up to $121,569 gross per annum + super + benefits
Fixed term – Full Time
About the role
This is an outstanding opportunity for a contract management specialist to join the team at Legal Aid WA. This role supports high value and complex IT contracts and provides guidance and support for other contracts across the organisation to achieve best practice contract management outcomes. The role is part of a small team.
About you
The successful applicant will have well-developed problem solving and negotiation skills, with an ability to develop relationships. An in depth knowledge of the contract management and procurement processes, (preferably in WA Public Sector) is required. You will be customer-centric with a can-do attitude, with the ability to prioritise workloads and proactively plan. The ability to navigate processes to deliver successful outcomes, around the full contract management lifecycle, will drive your success. The ability to provide guidance and support in your area of expertise, across the organisation, will be of particular value.
About us and what we can offer you
We offer a strong team working environment, the satisfaction of adding value to the community, and a range of benefits in line with business requirements, which may include professional development opportunities, flexible working and leave arrangements, including opportunities to purchase leave, and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. to learn more about the benefits we offer employees.
Legal Aid WA is an independent statutory authority funded by the State Government and Commonwealth Governments. We provide over 100,000 legal services to clients each year in the areas of criminal, family and civil law across Western Australia.
Legal Aid WA is a provider of customer centred services and fosters a culture of inclusion. We appreciate differing viewpoints and cultural diversity and value all perspectives as we strive for excellent customer service through process improvements and innovation.
Further information
Please visit to find out more about us.
Download the attached Job Description Form for more information about the role. We recommend you review our guide on , including eligibility, preparing your application and the selection process, prior to submitting your application.
If you would like to talk to someone about the job, please contact: Graeme Reany, Manager Procurement, 0431 002 773 or email
For First Nations specific information regarding working at Legal Aid WA, including our First Nations Staff Network, please visit .
If you are a First Nations person who would like assistance with your application, please contact online or call them on 13 64 64.
Assessment
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides an overview of the role, along with the selection criteria against which you will be assessed throughout the selection process. Alignment with Legal Aid’s values will also be considered in the panel’s assessment of candidates. Please take time to familiarise yourself with the role prior to applying.
How to Apply
Applications are made online. In addition to the questions being asked in the online application, you should also submit:

• A comprehensive CV (max. 5 pages) that showcases your talents and key achievements relevant to the role; and
• A cover letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant experience and demonstrating your ability to meet the essential selection criteria, in the attached JDF (tip - your written communication skills will also be assessed so be sensible with font and margin sizes).

Qualifications and minimum experience required for the role will also be assessed by the panel at application stage.
We recommend you review our guide on , including eligibility, preparing your application and the selection process, prior to submitting your application.
Click the “Apply for Job” button at bottom of this page to submit your application.
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA .
Please allow enough time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
Failure to submit the required information may result in the selection panel being unable to fully assess your application.
If you experience technical difficulties submitting your application online, contact Regina Tatchley on (08) 9261 6496 and quote recruitment ID LA23625.
Substantive Equality
Legal Aid Western Australia is an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the value that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the workforce. We are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes through the recruitment, development and retention of people from all diverse backgrounds.
Suitable Australian First Nations applicants may be given priority consideration over non diversity group applicants to achieve public sector outcomes. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Other Conditions
This selection process may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout our organisation. Alternatively, should the successful candidate decline or vacate the advertised position, the next most suitable candidate may be selected from this process. Both options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months (unless otherwise stated) from the completion date of the initial selection process. Should no suitable candidate be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further candidates beyond the closing date.
Appointment to all positions at Legal Aid WA is subject to a satisfactory national criminal history check, integrity and conflict checks, and 100-point identification check.