Contracts Specialist
Job no: 2007
Category: Legal
- Feel part of a supportive, knowledgeable team who’ve adopted a flexible approach to work
- Permanent full-time opportunity based in Leederville
- Salary : $135,693 + Super + Benefits
About the role:
We have a permanent full-time opportunity available for an experienced Contract Specialists. In this role, you will join our Contracts team to plan, develop and establish contracts for the procurement of goods and services including capital works projects.
This role will be based in our Leederville office and will be reporting to the Manager - Contracts.
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.
- You’ll also get the option to work a 9-day fortnight and work from home two days per week.
- 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 up to 14%
- 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.
Some of the things you’ll be doing include but not limited to:
- The role will primarily support the end-to-end contracts establishment process for Major and Minor construction works and Equipment in support of Project Management and Operational Stakeholders
- From time to time there may be the requirement to support Major Equipment, and Panel or Preferred Supplier Agreement establishment for general goods and services
- Work with stakeholders in the preparation of Evaluation Plans & bid related documentation
- Management of the bid period, facilitating clarification, bidder briefing and information sessions
- Facilitation of the evaluation process, including completing compliance checks and commercial evaluations
- Support commercial, legal and technical negotiation processes
- Contract Drafting and Award process management
- Ensure policies, process and governance requirements throughout the end to end contracts process relating to areas such as Local Buying, Aboriginal Participation & Probity
About you:
There are a few things we would like to see in your CV;
This is a challenging role that requires extensive experience in the development, negotiation and implementation of Construction works contracts, excellent written and verbal communication skills, highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills. You will have a degree level qualification in a related discipline (Engineering, Business or Law). You will also require solid knowledge of contract law and ideally have experience in working with the AS4000 suite of contract terms. A working knowledge of SAP computer-based procurement systems and experience in government sector procurement would also be desirable.
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close 23 April 2025
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 recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
Job no: 2007
Category: Legal
- Feel part of a supportive, knowledgeable team who’ve adopted a flexible approach to work
- Permanent full-time opportunity based in Leederville
- Salary : $135,693 + Super + Benefits
About the role:
We have a permanent full-time opportunity available for an experienced Contract Specialists. In this role, you will join our Contracts team to plan, develop and establish contracts for the procurement of goods and services including capital works projects.
This role will be based in our Leederville office and will be reporting to the Manager - Contracts.
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.
- You’ll also get the option to work a 9-day fortnight and work from home two days per week.
- 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 up to 14%
- 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.
Some of the things you’ll be doing include but not limited to:
- The role will primarily support the end-to-end contracts establishment process for Major and Minor construction works and Equipment in support of Project Management and Operational Stakeholders
- From time to time there may be the requirement to support Major Equipment, and Panel or Preferred Supplier Agreement establishment for general goods and services
- Work with stakeholders in the preparation of Evaluation Plans & bid related documentation
- Management of the bid period, facilitating clarification, bidder briefing and information sessions
- Facilitation of the evaluation process, including completing compliance checks and commercial evaluations
- Support commercial, legal and technical negotiation processes
- Contract Drafting and Award process management
- Ensure policies, process and governance requirements throughout the end to end contracts process relating to areas such as Local Buying, Aboriginal Participation & Probity
About you:
There are a few things we would like to see in your CV;
This is a challenging role that requires extensive experience in the development, negotiation and implementation of Construction works contracts, excellent written and verbal communication skills, highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills. You will have a degree level qualification in a related discipline (Engineering, Business or Law). You will also require solid knowledge of contract law and ideally have experience in working with the AS4000 suite of contract terms. A working knowledge of SAP computer-based procurement systems and experience in government sector procurement would also be desirable.
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close 23 April 2025
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 recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
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