Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature. THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2026

Fleet, Procurement and Facilities provide department-wide level of support within the fields of Fleet, Procurement, GROH Housing and the management of the Kensington Facilities. We currently have an opportunity for a Principal Procurement Officer to join our team.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this position:

- Develops contracts for high-value high-risk requirements and provides specialist advice to senior stakeholders on procurement policy, procurement planning, contract formation and contract management activities.
- Advises on policy exemptions, contract variations, and renewal and extension strategies.
- Consults across senior levels of government agencies, industry, and the community, and maintains positive and effective stakeholder relationships.

At the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will be Leading Others to help drive positive change.

Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated extensive experience in complex, high-risk contract development and/or management.
- Demonstrated expert support and advice on procurement and contract management for goods, services and works contracts, defining and facilitating better practices.
- Experience in leading a workgroup to achieve targeted outcomes.




- Demonstrated commercial acumen and experience in negotiation, with the ability to engage effectively and manage relationships with stakeholders.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communications that are clear and appropriate, with the ability to prepare complex procurement and technical documents.
- Demonstrated research, analytical and conceptual skills to optimise business outcomes and solve complex problems.

About Us

DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills. For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at DBCA is an attractive proposition, please visit our website .

Advantages of working with us

- Staff discounts at gyms, pools and fitness centres (where available) through the Fitness Passport program.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
- 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
- Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
- Access to study, bereavement,



foster caring and parental leave.
- A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
- An annual National Park Entry Pass.
- Well-established learning and development programs.
- Free staff parking.

Eligibility

It is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency status. Only applicants who meet this eligibility requirement will be considered for this position. A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain

- A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.

Substantive Equality Statement

DBCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements. Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, including an alternative to applying online, can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on or . Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.

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📌 Principal Procurement Officer (Western Australia)
🏢 Department of Biodiversity Conservation And Attractions
📍 Western Australia