Senior Contracts Advisor

About the role:

We have a 12-month maternity leave cover for a Senior Contracts Advisor to join our Principal Contracts team in our Leederville office. In this role, you will create, issue, and evaluate bids and award contracts for the acquisition of capital and operating acquisitions for the Corporation based on contract and Corporation Policies & Standards and 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.

• 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 15.5%
• 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.

Key Skills & experience:

There are a few things that we’ll look for on your CV.

• Tertiary level qualification in an engineering, law or business-related discipline and considerable experience and demonstrated capability in procurement and contract establishment and management in and for a large commercially focussed engineering/construction related organisation.
• Substantial experience and demonstrated capability in procurement and contract establishment and management in and for a large commercially focussed engineering/construction related organisation.
• 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.
• Exercises the ability to convey understanding of procurement policies and procedures employed by large commercially focussed organisations.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of and capability in the principles and practices of business communications and stakeholder relationship/ management as it relates to contracts establishment.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Participate in and contribute to the development and implementation of Procurement change initiatives to ensure sustainable and continuing Procurement performance improvement and best practice.
• Participate in the development, application and maintenance of Procurement Plans and the Corporation’s terms and conditions of contracts so they comply with the Corporation’s business needs, risks mitigation strategies, contract law and industry best practice.
• Provide contracts planning advice, support and consultancy for Business Cases being developed throughout the Corporation ensuring that Business Cases align to the procurement planning needs of the business.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the Develop Procurements Contracts Process, including:
• Procurement Planning.
• Crating and assessing tenders and quotations.
• Preparing recommendations for acceptance of tenders and obtaining approval of such recommendations.
• Preparing and issuing letters of acceptance, contracts and working documents.
• Comply with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, corporate policy and ethical standards.

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that 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 7 May 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