Company Description

About Us

RWWA is a dynamic, versatile and commercial organisation that operates in meeting and furthering the needs of the racing and wagering industry in Western Australia.

Our purpose is to ensure the long-term sustainability of the WA racing industry and we achieve this goal through being the controlling authority for the three racing codes of thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing in WA as well as incorporating wagering through the WA TAB.

The impact of our industry is vast, with a strong customer base involved in racing and wagering each year. We are here for our people and for our animals, and proudly support our community and our sporting champions every day. At RWWA, we back ourselves and each other. We believe that together, as one team, we will make a positive and lasting difference for the WA community.

Job Description

The Opportunity

Salary: $91,386 - $105,095 p.a + Superannuation

We are currently seeking a Procurement Business Partner on a full-time employment basis. The role will consist of providing support to RWWA to deliver cost effective, compliant and sustainably sourced procurement solutions.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing excellent customer service to key business units.
• Conduct meetings with key stakeholders at all levels of assigned business units.
• Conduct Procurement & Contract Management Activities in accordance with relevant policies and frameworks.
• Assist business units with scoping activities in order to drive specified outcomes for the business.
• Assist business units develop Requests for Quote / Tender and Expressions of Interest programs.
• Assist business units in sourcing necessary goods and or services.
• Assist business units with purchasing related tasks from either Government Common Use Agreements (CUA’s), Standing Offer of Agreements (SOA) and Panel Contracts – or the private sector where required.
• Conduct market research to locate, evaluate and engage suitable suppliers or contractors on behalf of RWWA.
• Conduct various RFX programs when required in accordance with RWWA policies and procedures.
• Keep internal Contract Management & Document Control Systems up to date along with RWWA’s tender portal on Tenders WA.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Work with Team Leader and Manager to ensure procurement activities are delivered in a timely manner.
• Undertake tasks as directed by Team Leader and Manager as required.
• Act ethically and professionally at all times.

Qualifications

About You

Ideally to be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Procurement, Contract Management, or relevant area (desirable but not mandatory).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience in Legal, Governance or ICT field (Desirable but not mandatory)
• Understanding of procurement processes, policies, systems.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office suite and CMS.
• Ability to prioritise, multitask and manage time efficiently.
• Comfortable working in a team or by oneself.
• Accurate with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse problems and provide strategies and advice to solve issues

Additional Information

What are you waiting for?

Apply now with your CV and cover letter telling us why you’re the perfect fit for this opportunity.

For more information visit Careers at RWWA (smartrecruiters.com) or contact us at [email protected]

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening, which will include two reference checks, police clearance and Australian Working Rights check.

Please note this role is only open to applicants that hold Australian Working Rights and we do not offer Work Sponsorship Visa's.

Additional benefits

• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• 17.5% loading on Annual Leave
• Enjoy discounts on optical and Private Health Insurance
• Health and wellbeing programs to support you inside and out.
• Maternity and Paternity leave entitlements.

At Racing and Wagering WA, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and making reasonable adjustments in which everyone is included and treated fairly.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.