City of Canning

Coordinator Contracts & Procurement

Join our welcoming and thriving City as our Coordinator Contracts & Procurement.

Are you passionate about ensuring value for money and good governance in a welcoming and thriving City?

Do you thrive in fostering collaborative relationships and leveraging strengths to achieve outstanding outcomes?

If so, we want you to be part of our team.

In this role you can expect to:

• Deliver value for money: Implement and refine the City’s approaches to market and procurement, ensuring that every decision maximises value for money and upholds the highest standards of governance.
• Foster collaboration: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships across the organisation working collaboratively to align effort and leverage strengths. Your role will be pivotal in achieving successful outcomes through effective teamwork.
• Use your specialist expertise: Provide expert guidance to the organisation on procurement and purchasing activities. Your expertise will shape important decisions, ensuring that every procurement process is efficient, transparent and compliant.
• Mitigate risk: Identify and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks, safeguarding the organisation against potential challenges. Your proactive approach will contribute to the resilience of our procurement processes.

To succeed in the is role, you will need to leverage:

• Proven experience in procurement and contract management.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and address potential risks in a collaborative way.
• Strong organisational and negotiation skills.

Why join us?

• Be part of a welcoming and thriving City.
• Be a driving force behind the City’s commitment to value for money procurement.
• Collaborate with a diverse and dedicated team.

The details

• A full-time permanent position.
• Work-life balance with a standard monthly rostered day off or ability to access a 9-Day fortnight
• $132,953.40 - $149,506.13 per annum + super
• 17.5 percent 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
• Genuine commitment to Learning & Development opportunities
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Membership to Cannington 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.

Canning welcomes you to apply!

To view the position description and complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”.  If you have any queries on this role please email employment@canning.wa.gov.au but please be aware applications received via email will not be accepted.

Applications are open until 5.00pm Monday 28 April 2025.  We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.