Coordinator Procurement and Contracts (Perth)

Permanent | Full Time | 76 Hours Per Fortnight Premium Recquatic Membership | 13.0% Superannuation | Rostered Day Off (Nine Day Fortnight) Under the City of Kwinana’s structured remuneration system, this position is classified as a PACS Band 9 ($108,813
- $123,890 p.a – dependent on qualifications and experience). Want to lead procurement and contract management in a progressive and fast growing local government? Thrive on ensuring value for money, legislative compliance and best‑practice processes? Want to be the ‘go-to expert’ that others rely on for sound advice on tenders and contracts? Then keep on reading because we want you… What’s On Offer? An exciting opportunity to lead and strengthen the City’s procurement and contracts function. We’re seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to provide specialist advice and coordination across all aspects of purchasing, procurement, tendering and contract management. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to plan and deliver formal procurement activities, improve systems and processes, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies. You’ll oversee the City’s formal procurement and tender processes, guide contract management practices, maintain registers and documentation and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will also lead a small team, coordinate procurement and contract management training, while contributing to strategic improvements that support organisational performance and accountability. This is a key leadership role with real influence across the organisation and a genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact. Who Are We? The City of Kwinana is a thriving ocean‑side community at the heart of Western Australia’s major industrial development and has one of the fastest growing populations of any local government area in the state. The City has seen extensive redevelopment including new residential areas, schools, retail precincts, community facilities and transport links that continue to transform Kwinana into a unique and liveable City. What You’ll Need To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Extensive experience in a contracts management, procurement or other complimentary commercial environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of procurement principles and practices.
- Extensive understanding, experience and accuracy in document preparation with well‑developed numeracy and literacy skills.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to provide a high level of stakeholder engagement.
- Highly developed negotiation, consultation and dispute resolution/conflict management skills.
- Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate staff in order to achieve organisational outcomes.
- Effective organisational and time/work management skills with the ability to work independently, and implement corrective and proactive measurers as required.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, identify problems, assess alternative solutions and develop recommendations.
- The ability to use a high degree of judgement and initiative to take ownership of duties and assigned tasks to deliver desired outcomes.
- Possession of a valid driver’s licence.
- A tertiary qualification in contracts and procurement, legal studies, law, accounting, commerce or business, or a commensurate level of work experience. What’s In It For You? A competitive remuneration package including:
- 13.0% superannuation
- Premium Recquatic Membership
- RDO (9 Day Fortnight)
- Study assistance opportunities
- Generous training opportunities
- Vibrant and supportive team workplace Why Join Us? Top 10% for Culture: The City was recently ranked alongside the top 10% of the most constructive workplace cultures among 600 local governments across Australia and New Zealand. Award‑Winning Projects: We have received numerous awards for our outstanding community projects. Innovative and Fun Environment: We foster a workplace where innovation and having fun are encouraged. Applicants To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit a copy of their CV and a covering letter. For more information relating to the position (not application packs) call Vanisha Govender, Chief Financial Officer on . Apply online: Applications close 5:00pm, Thursday 28 May 2026. The City of Kwinana reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date and will not accept or consider late applications. The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to create a unique work force. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Aboriginal people, people living with disability or people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The City also strives to be a customer centric organisation, with the customer at the centre of everything we do. As such, all employees play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best‑practice customer service. The City has the goal of zero harm for its employees, this includes providing a smoke‑free environment and minimising exposure to the elements. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City’s current Industrial Agreement. For further information, please contact our Recruitment team on or . Please note: As part of the City’s recruitment process, the selected applicant will be required to undergo a pre‑employment medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol screen test. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qsb29