About the Role

Are you a seasoned contract management professional ready to lead a high performing team in the management of high-value, complex, and high-risk contracts?

As the Principal Contracts Manager, you will take charge of contract management of multiple contracts, essential to ensuring efficient administration and compliance with the Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) standards. You’ll oversee procurement planning activities, manage supplier relationships, and deliver commercial solutions that drive optimal outcomes for the organisation.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and influence the PTA’s contract management strategies. You’ll work closely with Networks and Infrastructure divisional representatives, providing expert advice on procurement, supplier performance, and contract management.

In this position, your leadership will extend to mentoring and coaching staff, fostering a collaborative team environment, and contributing to the continuous improvement of contract management practices.

About You

To excel in this role, you should possess:

Proven ability to build cohesive teams, mentor team members, contribute to team goals, and lead the effective planning and prioritisation of competing work commitments to meet targets and deadlines.

Extensive experience across the full contract lifecycle, including strategic planning, market engagement, implementation, management, and closeout of high-value, high-risk, and complex contracts, ideally in areas such as facilities management, goods and inventory, and technical/specialist services.

Tertiary qualification in a relevant commercial or trade discipline, or equivalent experience, with substantial exposure to issue resolution in contractual and commercial matters.

Highly developed written, verbal, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and facilitate consensus.

Advanced analytical, problem-solving, with a strong capacity to apply insights to strategy development and planning.

About Us

The Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions. Our purpose is to provide safe, customer-focused, integrated, and efficient transport services that align with our core values.

At the PTA, we hold five core values dear: safety, respect, recognition, integrity, and sustainability. These values guide everything we do, ensuring a workplace where safety is paramount, respect is fundamental, achievements are celebrated, integrity is unwavering, and sustainability is integral to our mission.

As a fast-growing economy, Western Australia’s public transport system, under the PTA, is recognised as the best in Australia and one of the most efficient, clean, and safe networks globally. Rail transport plays a vital role in our continued success and growth, exemplified by our numerous projects such as METRONET, designed to meet the public’s needs and expectations. Moving millions of people requires the skill and commitment of a talented workforce, and at the PTA, we are dedicated to delivering on our vision and purpose while upholding our values every step of the way.

You Can Expect

Opportunities to grow through personal development and career pathways

Health and Wellbeing programs including access to a free 24/7 onsite Gym

Subsidised Corporate Apparel and Spectacles

Supportive Team Environment

Opportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year round

There is currently one fixed term 40-month opportunity with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency. This is a pool recruitment process where successful applicants will be placed in the pool for 12 months. Initially, this selection process will be used to fill the current vacancy, but it may also be used to appoint to similar positions over the next 12 months on either a permanent or fixed-term basis, with the possibility of extension or permanency.

To be eligible to work permanently at the PTA you must be either an Australian Citizen, hold Permanent Residency status or have visa that grants permanent working rights in Australia to be eligible for the fixed term opportunity, you must hold a visa with at least 40 months of validity and full working rights.

The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further Information

Please contact Alison Maggs, N&I Divisional Contracts Manager, on 0400 431 323 for specific information about the role.

For more information about the PTA, please visit www.pta.wa.gov.au.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to provide the following:

1. A comprehensive CV with two work related referees.

2. A cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role

Applicants must apply online, using the ‘Apply’ button at the top of the screen. This will take you to the WA Jobs board www.jobs.wa.gov.au where you will need to follow the instructions listed on the advert. If not directed straight to the position, please key Position Number 36351 in the web search box.

All applications must be submitted through the PTA website, or the WA Government jobs portal. Applications received via other platforms will not be considered.

Please note you will be required to complete the PTA Integrity and Qualification Consent Form and an Australian National Police Clearance should you become the recommended applicant through the recruitment process. Adverse outcomes of Integrity reviews and NPC’s will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from the selection process. All PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening. Suitable applicants will also need to undertake a Drug and Alcohol Screen prior to commencement.

Closing Date - 5:00pm (AWST), Monday 18 August 2025