Procurement, Contracts and Purchasing Advisor (South Perth)

The City of South Perth's talented workforce prides itself on delivering excellent service to the community. Located 4kms from the Perth CBD and bordering the stunning Swan River, the City is widely recognised for its active places and beautiful spaces.

As an organisation, we are committed to being an employer of choice by attracting and retaining values based and customer service orientated people. When employed by us, you will have the opportunity to thrive, as well as take advantage of great working conditions and perks including:
- 5 weeks Annual Leave plus 17.5% Leave Loading
- Purchase up to 4 Additional Weeks of annual leave per year
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Free Onsite Parking
- 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Flexitime available for full time employees
- Learning and Professional Development opportunities, including the popular Perth Inner City Mentor Program
- Award winning Health and Wellness Program, free and onsite for all employees
- Flu Vaccinations and Skin Screening
- Outdoor Active Classes and Team Activity Challenges
- Yoga and Pilates
- Physical Nutrition programs
- Financial wellbeing tools
- Mental Health and Safety seminars
- Superannuation 1/1 Sessions
- Corporate Discounts with major Health Insurance Providers (up to 7% discounts)
- Personal Leave up to 14 days per year (based on length of service)
- Inclusive and Safe workplace practices
- We are also working towards becoming a Menopause Friendly Employer. About the Position

This position supports the Senior Procurement, Contracts and Purchasing Advisor to provide a high standard of direction and specialist advice to City staff on a range of procurement, contractual and purchasing issues related to the acquisition of goods and services for the City. This position will ensure that the City's centrally led procurement model delivers an effective, efficient, and compliant procurement, contract and purchasing management process with a focus on systems, service delivery improvement and development.

This position will also be responsible for providing first line support, and advice across the City to ensure that procurement, purchasing and contract activities are undertaken in accordance with legislative requirements and relevant policies, practices, procedures and guidelines.

To be successful in this position you will need to demonstrate:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in procurement and contracting, commerce or related field, and/ or relevant experience.
- A commitment to excellence in customer service, with consultancy and negotiation skills.
- High level of time management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise complex workloads.
- Experience in procurement as it relates to competitive tendering, expressions of interest, quotations and contract management.
- Experience using TechnologyOne (1System) software is desirable.
- Previous experience in Local Government is desirable.
- Current National Police Clearance. Please see the attached position description for further information.

Ready to Apply

If you're ready to be a part of our diverse and progressive team, please submit an online application using the 'Apply Here' button on the City's website. Supporting documents should be saved in .pdf format. Hardcopy applications may also be provided to our Civic Centre Reception. Applications in formats that cannot be opened will not be assessed.

For more information regarding the position, please contact, Abrie Lacock, Manager Finance, on 08 •••• •777 and visit the City's website southperth.wa.gov.au/careers

Applications close at 4.00pm AWST on Wednesday 24 June 2026.

Please note: Applications are considered as they are received and interviews will be arranged accordingly. The City reserves the right to close advertisements early, therefore an early application is strongly encouraged.

The City of South Perth acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians of the land upon which we live, work and play
- the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation.

The City of South Perth is an equal opportunity employer, who is committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

This publication is available in alternative formats on request; please contact the Customer Service Team to request alternative format type (08) 474 0777. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qx7gx