Procurement Governance

2620   Procurement Governance & Systems – Specialist

• Thrive with a strong sense of purpose as you shape WA's water future.
• Full time permanent position based in Leederville with flexible working options.
• Salary: $ 135,693 plus Super & Benefits.

About the role

Manage the effective development and implementation of procurement governance for Water Corporations Supply Chain. Ensure these through assurance activities across the supply chain to ensure our policies and standards are effective in minimizing supply chain risks. Lead and manage key Supply Chain risks in Modern Slavery and Security of Critical infrastructure.

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

If you're driven to make a meaningful contribution, you've come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours once trained.
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 15.5%. This includes an 11.5% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What you can expect with this role

• Design and execute supply chain governance and assurance programs to evaluate compliance and performance of procurement policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Conduct audits, reviews, and assessments to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage the annual modern slavery survey of suppliers and the annual modern slavery statement
• Implement and embed the supplier management framework including supplier segmentation
• Develop, revise and align supply chain policies, standards to embed sustainable procurement practices
• Develop and deliver training programs on modern slavery SoCI and supply chain Governance

Your skills and experience

For this role, we are looking for great talent with:

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Considerable experience in Governance and compliance
• Substantial experience in Source to Contract and contract management
• Considerable experience in Supply Chain risk identification and mitigation
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, risk management, and regulatory frameworks
• Considerable experience in procedure and standard writing
• Experience in auditing compliance to policies, standards and procedures

Sound like a match? Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Applications close 4th September

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at or

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website