▷ (High Salary) Senior Procurement Officer

Position Title: Senior Procurement Officer

Agency: Department of Housing and Works

Location: Osborne Park

Work Type: Permanent – Full Time, Permanent – Part Time

Salary: Salary Level 5, $105,167 – $114,938 per annum, PSCSAA 2024

Closing Date: 2025-11-14 4:00 PM

About the Department:

The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities. We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation. Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.

Equal Opportunity: This vacancy is reserved for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and youth (age 24 and under). Sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 apply. Only applications from these diversity groups will be considered. If you require assistance, contact Jobs and Skills WA or Emma Gregory for adjustments and accommodations. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.

Benefits

- flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week

- professional development, training and on-the-job learning to advance your career

- generous leave entitlements, including 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays, long service leave every 7 years, option to purchase additional leave, and access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

- modern workspaces where you choose your workspace to assist you to do your best work

- access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work

- corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs

- opportunity to support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Indigenous Network, Gender Equity Champions Group and Youth Working Group

About the Role

The Senior Procurement Officer provides professional procurement advice to clients and develops and/or manages medium and low risk whole of government or departmental contracts. Responsibilities include developing business cases, procurement plans, tender and evaluation documents, contract management plans, providing support and advice for all types of contracts, consulting with government agencies, industry and community, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and promoting compliance with the Department’s standards, processes and procedures.

About You

We are seeking a motivated and talented professional passionate about delivering great customer service. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills, tailoring style to different audiences, strong interpersonal, analytical, time management and problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, effective stakeholder collaboration, commitment to learning and development, and aligns with our vision and values. Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, experience in contract development, and familiarity with WA Procurement Rules are essential.

Personal Leadership

The position operates in a personal leadership context, requiring personal accountability for delivering excellence and supporting the team and agency in achieving strategic goals. The successful candidate will build and nurture relationships and be willing to seek feedback and learn.

How to Apply

Submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:

- A comprehensive CV showing your skills, experiences, key achievements and contact details of two referees (one of whom is your current or most recent supervisor).

- A cover letter of two pages or less, outlining how you meet the essential requirements of the role and demonstrate leadership behaviours.

Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.

Further Job-Related Information

For further information, contact Emma Gregory on (08) 6551 1533. Refer to the Applicant Information Pack, Job Description Form and Leadership Behaviours, and consult WA Jobs and Workforce Hub for guidance.

Currently there is one permanent full‑time or part‑time position available for filling. The selection process may be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next 24 months on a full‑time, part‑time, permanent or fixed‑term basis with possibility of further extension(s).

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