Contracts Advisor
Job no: 1592
Category: Procurement, Property & Facilities
- Permanent full-time opportunity with flexible working options
- Salary: $98,581 + Super + Benefits
- Based in our Leederville office
About the role:
We have a permanent opportunity for an experienced Advisor – Contracts. We are looking for someone who can create, issue, and evaluate bids and award contracts for the acquisition of goods and services and research and development agreements for the Corporation according to contract and Corporation Policies and Standards according to value for money principles.
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.
About you:
There are a few things we would like to see in your CV;
- Ideally you will have a qualification in a law, or business-related discipline
- Substantial experience and demonstrated capability in procurement and contract establishment
- Has sound knowledge of the application of contract and commercial law, and best practice contract principles and practices
- Demonstrates knowledge of procurement and contract management related legislation, including Acts, Regulations, and industry standards
- Sound understanding of general conditions of contract for goods and services.
- Possesses good conceptual and analytical skills
- Demonstrates well developed negotiation and influencing skills.
What will your work look like?
- Contribute to the enhancement of contracting processes, including procurement planning, preparing, issuing, and assessing bids and quotations.
- Preparing bid invitations and calling of bids, negotiating, and resolving commercial and contractual issues during the evaluation process.
- Managing evaluation meetings and workshops.
- Developing evaluation plans and reports.
- Preparing recommendations for acceptance of bids and obtaining approval of such recommendations.
- Preparing and issuing letters of acceptance, contracts and working documents.
- Providing contract planning advice, support and consultancy for procurement plans, terms and conditions of contracts to comply with the Corporation’s business needs
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 13 February 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 [email protected] or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
Job no: 1592
Category: Procurement, Property & Facilities
- Permanent full-time opportunity with flexible working options
- Salary: $98,581 + Super + Benefits
- Based in our Leederville office
About the role:
We have a permanent opportunity for an experienced Advisor – Contracts. We are looking for someone who can create, issue, and evaluate bids and award contracts for the acquisition of goods and services and research and development agreements for the Corporation according to contract and Corporation Policies and Standards according to value for money principles.
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.
About you:
There are a few things we would like to see in your CV;
- Ideally you will have a qualification in a law, or business-related discipline
- Substantial experience and demonstrated capability in procurement and contract establishment
- Has sound knowledge of the application of contract and commercial law, and best practice contract principles and practices
- Demonstrates knowledge of procurement and contract management related legislation, including Acts, Regulations, and industry standards
- Sound understanding of general conditions of contract for goods and services.
- Possesses good conceptual and analytical skills
- Demonstrates well developed negotiation and influencing skills.
What will your work look like?
- Contribute to the enhancement of contracting processes, including procurement planning, preparing, issuing, and assessing bids and quotations.
- Preparing bid invitations and calling of bids, negotiating, and resolving commercial and contractual issues during the evaluation process.
- Managing evaluation meetings and workshops.
- Developing evaluation plans and reports.
- Preparing recommendations for acceptance of bids and obtaining approval of such recommendations.
- Preparing and issuing letters of acceptance, contracts and working documents.
- Providing contract planning advice, support and consultancy for procurement plans, terms and conditions of contracts to comply with the Corporation’s business needs
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 13 February 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 [email protected] or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
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