Full Time - Permanent

This is a full time role, however, a part time roster of 8 or 9 days per fortnight will be considered.

About the role

This is an outstanding opportunity for a procurement and contract management professional to join the team at Legal Aid WA. The Senior Procurement and Contracts Consultant develops, facilitates and / or manages a range of low to high value end-to-end procurement processes and provides contract administration support to internal stakeholders to achieve best practice and value for money outcomes. This is a hands-on role and works across a range of contracts including Information Communications Technology (ICT) Requests, Common Use Arrangements (CUAs), licences, software, goods and services and a small number of community services agreements.

About you

The successful applicant will be an experienced procurement professional, ideally with demonstrated experience working with the Western Australian (WA) Procurement Rules. Candidates with experience with the State Supply Commission policies, now replaced by the WA Procurement Rules, are also encouraged to apply. You will be a self-starter and able to work autonomously. Experience with contact administration, including financials, variations, extensions and contract reviews will be advantageous.

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 and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

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 www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us and click here to learn Diversity & Inclusion

A commitment to fair and equitable treatment for all is at the very core of Legal Aid WA’s values. We recognise a diverse workforce is essential to delivering inclusive client centred services. Legal Aid WA welcomes applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ members of the community.

Suitable Australian First Nations applicants may be given priority consideration over other applicants to achieve our vision of widening access to justice in a culturally safe and inclusive environment.

Other Conditions

This selection process may be used to fill other similar Legal Aid WA vacancies, in addition to this vacancy, for up to twelve (12) months from the completion date of the selection process. The panel may also 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.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00PM Wednesday 14 May 2025