Are you an experienced procurement professional? Join the City of Canning and drive high-impact procurement outcomes for the Canning community!
About the role:
As the City’s Senior Procurement Officer, you’ll work on critical procurement activities and provide robust contract management advice to ensure compliance and delivery of quality services that benefit our diverse and growing community.
Importantly, you’ll be a trusted advisor that collaborates across business areas and drives detailed procurement planning, sourcing, tendering and contract management.
Reporting to the Coordinator Contracts & Procurement, this is permanent full-time role in a welcoming and thriving local council. If you’re a proven procurement and contract management professional (and would like to be part of high performing culture), please read further and apply now!
What you’ll be doing in the role:
- Providing advice and guidance to stakeholders on best practice procurement planning, contract development, and compliance
- Developing and managing complex material contracts in alignment with legislation, policies, and procedures (as well as associated contract negotiations)
- Ensuring robust contract performance indicators, process improvement, and value-for-money outcomes
- Facilitating tender evaluations and the preparation of tender evaluation reports
- Educating and training internal stakeholders on best practice procurement and contract management
- Preparing and delivering research and reports on procurement and contract management matters
About you and what we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in procurement, contract development and management (ideally within government or highly regulated industries)
- Strong understanding of procurement legislation, probity principles, and tendering processes (knowledge of State and/or Local government procurement policies will be highly regarded)
- Proven negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to consult confidently with senior stakeholders
- A detail-oriented approach that balances risk, compliance, and service delivery outcomes
- Able to build positive relationships across the organisation and educate stakeholders on best practice procurement and contract management
- Strong report writing, research and analytical skills
- Ideally, relevant qualifications in procurement, business, or contract management
- Able to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance (less than 6 months old)
Why you will love working at the City!
- A permanent, full-time opportunity in a welcoming and thriving local government!
- Monthly rostered day off with ability to access a 9 day fortnight
- $87,219.60 - $103,903.92 per annum + super
- 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave
- We match super contributions to help you save for your future
- Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
- Genuine commitment to learning and development
- Membership to Canning and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)
Impact the Community in a Big Way
The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.
Ready to Apply? If you're a procurement professional ready to lead with integrity and impact, we want to hear from you!
To view the position description and complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter, visit
www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”. You may also contact Jack Roser, Coordinator Contracts & Procurement on 0401 467 338 for a confidential discussion.
Applications are open until 5pm, Tuesday 29 July 2025. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.
