Sourcing and Contracting Officer

Corporate Services | Main Administration Building, 25 Cedric Street
- Closing date: 10/02/2025

**Sourcing and Contracting Officer**
- **12-month Maximum Term part-time or full time opportunity available, based in Stirling, Western Australia**:

- **Free onsite fitness facilities | Free parking | On-site staff cafe**:

- **Annual leave loading and employer matched super contributions matching up to 6%**

**About Us**

The City of Stirling is a vibrant and diverse community located just 8 kilometres north of the Perth CBD. We are committed to delivering efficient, responsive, and sustainable services to our community. As an ‘Employer of Choice,’ we support work-life balance through flexible work options and offer a range of policies and benefits to create an enjoyable and fulfilling employment experience.

**About the Position**

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Sourcing and Contracting Officer to join our Strategic Procurement and Contracts team under Finance Services Business Unit. In this role, you will provide expertise and support in the acquisition of goods and services, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and the City’s policies. You will facilitate all aspects of the procurement function, including contract development, tender and quotation management, administration, and record keeping.

**Key Responsibilities**

The duties of the Sourcing and Contracting Officer will include but are not limited to:

- Engage with Business Units to provide advice and consultancy on strategic sourcing practices.
- Coordinate the development of tender/quotation and contract documents.
- Ensure compliance with policy, procedures, and statutory requirements.
- Manage tender evaluations, including reporting and analysis.
- Support Business Units with contract management plans and periodic contract meetings.
- Deliver sourcing training programs to new user groups.
- Maintain effective supplier relationships and ensure stakeholder management.

**About You**
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant management discipline or equivalent experience in procurement.
- Good knowledge of competitive tendering best practices, Australian Standards and contract law principles.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to produce informative reports.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in procurement practices, including tender processes and contract management.
- A keen eye for detail and excellent time management skills.
- Procurement experience in local government would be desirable.

For further information, please refer to the position description.

This temporary position is a Level 6/7 Inside Workforce Agreement positions which attract a salary from $85,751 to $101,823 gross pro rata per annum plus superannuation. 12-month Maximum Term, with flexabilty for a part-time or full time opportunity.

**Why Join Us?**

The City of Stirling is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and engaged workforce. We offer a range of flexible work options and benefits to ensure a fulfilling employment experience. As a Client Liaison Officer, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community and contribute to our mission of delivering efficient, responsive, and sustainable services.

**To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, or have ability obtain a**:

- A copy of Australian driving licence
- National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months)
- Pre-Employment Medical and DAS clearance
- The right to work in Australia

**More about the City**

The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local government in Western Australia, with over 243,000 residents, spanning 30 suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural and economic hub.

With over 1,400 employees, the City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.