LA26698

PSCA 2024, General Division Level 7, $144,755 to $154,717 gross per annum + super + benefits

Lead strategic procurement and contract management across Legal Aid WA and help strengthen value for money, probity and organisational capability.

About the role

As Manager, Procurement and Contracts, you will lead Legal Aid WA’s procurement and contract management function and provide strategic advice across the agency. You will oversee complex, high-risk and high-value procurements, develop contemporary policies, systems and practices, and support compliance with the Procurement Act 2020 and Procurement Rules. You will also guide contract management across the pre-award, award and post-award phases, undertake agency-wide spend analysis, oversee audit compliance, and build procurement capability through practical training and guidance.

Your immediate priority will be to uplift procurement and contract management capability across Legal Aid WA. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), manages one direct report, and is based in Perth.

About you





You are an experienced procurement and contract management professional with substantial knowledge of strategic procurement planning and the systems and processes required to support complex and high-risk procurements, preferably in a government environment. You can develop effective risk management strategies, analyse and resolve complex contractual issues, and negotiate, evaluate, monitor and review contracts to achieve positive outcomes. You are solution-focused and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to understand business needs, develop practical solutions, and achieve business objectives.

You communicate clearly and build productive relationships while maintaining a solid focus on probity, accountability and value for money. Knowledge of government procurement rules and frameworks, and a relevant procurement or contract management qualification at Diploma level or higher, will be highly regarded.

If you are passionate about social justice and delivering services that make a positive difference in the community, apply to join the pool today.

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Closing date

Monday 23 November 2026 at 16:00 WST

📌 Manager, Procurement and Contracts (Perth)
🏢 Legal Aid WA
📍 Perth