Permanent Full-time opportunity (1.0 FTE )

Annual Salary : Level 8, $104,000.00 - $110,000.00 + Superannuation

The Town of Bassendean is a small local government that sits along the Derbarl Yerrigan on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We employ around 150 staff in diverse teams of dedicated people who are committed to delivering a wide range of services to our community. The Town maintains strong connections to our residents and drives positive change. We strive to build a strong, liveable community for now and for the future. Although we are small in size, we are big in heart, connectedness and collaboration.

The Town’s Corporate Services directorate covers a broad portfolio including finance and rating and customer services, information management and technology, procurement and children’s services (long day care centres). We actively collaborate with stakeholders to deliver exceptional services, sound financial management and good governance.

About the role

The role will give the successful applicant an opportunity to:

• Plan and administer the Town’s procurement, contracts and leases in line with the Town’s strategic and operational plans.
• Provide day to day supervision and direction to the Procurement Officer by setting purpose, works tasks and communicating expected outcomes for optimal performance.
• Develop and maintain appropriate documentation for the Town’s procurement, contract administration and leasing functions, in compliance with legislative and policy requirements.
• Monitor and administer the status of contracts, including contract spend and Town and contractor performance requirements and obligations to ensure compliance with legislative requirements, policy and contract terms.
• Review and negotiate the Town’s leases and licenses in consultation with relevant officers, community groups and other stakeholders

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in procurement, contract management, and lease administration.

• Proven ability to develop and implement procurement strategies, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with legislative and policy requirements.

• Experience in supervising staff and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes.
  
  
• Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Contract Management or similar discipline is highly desirable.

Salary and Benefits

This Permanent, full-time position attracts an annual salary up to $110,000.00 plus superannuation.

The Town also offers up to 4% additional superannuation (conditions apply), 17.5% leave loading, free parking, ongoing training and professional development, and up to two additional leave days per calendar year.

Working Hours

This is a permanent Full-time role, 76 hours a fortnight, Monday to Friday. Flexibility options, hybrid work and variable start/finish times are options and may be negotiated for this role.

The Town of Bassendean supports employees having access to flexible working arrangements to help them manage work and life responsibilities. As flexibility means different things to different people, the Town has a range of flexibility options that may be negotiated.

Would you like to know more?
Further information is available on our web site www.bassendean.wa.gov.au. For a confidential discussion or position related queries please contact Paul White, Director Corporate Services on (08) 9377 8000 or via email at pwhite@bassendean.wa.gov.au during Office Hours.

Application close date:  Tuesday, 20 May 2025 at 12:00 AM

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews may commence prior to the closing date and the Town reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Cameron Woods
Chief Executive Officer

The Town of Bassendean is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace that is reflective of our diverse society. We are one team – collectively our differences strengthen our organisation and deliver great local government to our community. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.