The Opportunity

The Procurement and Contract Officer is an integral part of the Procurement Team and assists with the planning, development and delivery of a diverse range of procurement services that achieve Institute goals, financial targets, probity and business requirements.

This exciting role will see you provide a wide range of procurement services to stakeholders across the organisation to assist our researchers to achieve their mission to improve the health, development and lives of children and young people

Your working day will be sure to keep you busy with a variety of duties, including but not limited to:

Managing various procurement processes, including market engagement, requirement determination, stakeholder management, evaluations, clarifications, negotiations and due diligence.

The provision of a contracting service, including high quality and compliant technical advice and support in contract review, negotiation and execution.

Contract management to ensure that our contract obligations are comprehensively fulfilled, record keeping and auditability are achieved, and maximum value is delivered.

Fostering strong collaborative partnerships with key suppliers that reduce costs, increase value and promote innovation.

Continual improvement of procurement documentation, systems, processes and resources.

This role will be based at Perth Children’s Hospital and will be offered on a permanent full-time basis. Part-time (0.8 FTE) can also be considered for exceptional candidates.

About You

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic organisation, building relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and be passionate about providing high level customer service.

You will also need to demonstrate the following skills & experience:

Business acumen, judgement and initiative required for the planning, development and management of complex procurement projects.

Ability to develop and implement appropriate procurement strategies, prepare appropriate procurement documentation and manage procurement processes.

Capacity to undertake effective contracting and contract management to achieve high quality and risk managed outcomes.

Highly developed negotiation skills.

Experience with purchasing processes and systems.

About Us

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.

Some of our staff benefits include:

Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.

Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.

Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.

Flexible work options and hybrid working.

Reward and recognition program.

Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning.

Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.

Access to Corporate Health Insurance.

Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.

How to apply

If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.

Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.

Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to [email protected]
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].

For more information about the role please contact Nikki Graham, Senior Procurement and Contract Officer.

Contact Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 20.05.2025 - The Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.