General Manager Procurement and Contracts (permanent position)

East Perth, Western Australia (hybrid)

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) is more than just an employer. We aim to provide our employees the chance to:

- Contribute - give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve safety.
- Develop - grow your skills, develop a career path, and expand your horizons.
- Thrive - find balance between work and home life, make a change and enjoy a better future.

Here at LGIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

The Role

As General Manager Procurement and Contracts, you will lead a specialist team and influence leaders across the Department to deliver strong commercial outcomes and sustained public value.

- Providing high-quality, evidence-based advice to executives; guiding significant procurements, negotiations and contract management matters.
- Building trusted partnerships with business areas, suppliers and government stakeholders, positioning procurement as an early, solutions-focused partner.
- Using systems,



spend and supplier data to improve insight, transparency and performance, while identifying savings, emerging risks and opportunities for innovation.
- Coaching and developing your team, uplifting procurement capability.

Benefits working for LGIRS

- Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)
- Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)
- 20 days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay)
- 17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave
- 15 days personal leave per year
- 13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)
- 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
- 3 public holidays in lieu per year
- 5 days reproductive leave per year
- 10 days disability leave per year
- 5 days bereavement leave
- 5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year
- Ability to purchase additional annual leave
- Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring
- Formal training options
- Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions

Interested? Click on “Apply” now to learn more about the role and how to apply for the position.

Applications close at 4pm on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 (WST).

📌 General Manager Procurement and Contracts (Western Australia)
🏢 Department Of Local Government, Industry Regulation And Safety (Lgirs)
📍 Western Australia