About the role

We're looking for a proactive and collaborative professional who thrives on building strong stakeholder relationships, solving problems, and driving outcomes. You'll be a key point of contact for contract and procurement matters while mentoring junior team members and contributing to a positive, high-performing team culture. If you have strong contract management, procurement, and financial administration skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced project environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Be part of a team delivering major infrastructure projects that make a real impact. In this role, you'll provide expert contract administration and procurement support across medium to high-risk contracts, ensuring compliance, managing variations, monitoring performance, and supporting successful project delivery. Working closely with Project Managers and Contract Managers, you'll help coordinate procurement activities, manage contract documentation, track financial performance, and provide practical commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle.

About You!

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Demonstrated experience in contract administration and procurement, with sound knowledge of government procurement policies, procedures, and commercial contract management practices.
• Strong financial and analytical capability, including an understanding of accounting principles, budget monitoring, contract risk assessment, and problem-solving in complex project environments.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and support team members while effectively managing priorities, resources, and competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships, negotiate outcomes, and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

About Us

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is a leader in its field, driven by a simple and powerful purpose: getting everyone there. Through constant care, education and forward thinking, we provide a world-class network and workplace that will get everyone there.

Under the PTA, Western Australia’s public transport system is the best in Australia and among the most efficient, clean and safe networks globally. With over 160 million boardings across all services during FY25/26, our buses, ferries and trains move the people of WA where they need to go.

Moving millions of people requires the skill and commitment of a talented workforce, one that is fostered by a culture of inclusivity and benefits from its diversity. This is ultimately what ensures the PTA delivers on our purpose while upholding our values every step of the way.

You will be working in the Office of Major Transport Infrastructure Delivery responsible for delivering the high value and high complex major transport projects.  These projects improve the wellbeing of current and future generations by maximising the social, cultural, environmental and economic opportunities.

Our Values

The PTA’s Values define what is important to us. Knowing our values helps you understand how we do business and what is expected of you as an employee of the PTA.

Upholding these values and applying them to your work requires a genuine and committed understanding.

Safety - We are committed to safety and protecting your future.

Respect - We value and respect our customers, suppliers and each other.

Recognition - We recognise each other for achievement, initiative and innovation.

Integrity - We are honest and ethical.

Sustainability - We consider the long-term economic, social and environmental impact of everything we do.

You can expect.

• Opportunities to grow through personal development and career pathways
• Health and Wellbeing programs including access to a free onsite Gym
• Subsidised Corporate Apparel and Spectacles
• Supportive Team Environment
• Opportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year round

 There is currently one fixed term opportunity available to 31 October 2029 with the possibility of renewal and/or permanency. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process may be used to fill similar vacancies on a fixed term or permanent basis that may arise within the next 12 months.

To be eligible to work at the PTA you must be either an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident or hold a valid work visa until 31 October 2029.

The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further Information

Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for full details about the position, including any specific requirements relevant to appointment.

Please contact Kenis Tang, Manager Program Management Office on 0408 663 371 for specific information about the role.

For more information about the PTA, please visit www.pta.wa.gov.au.

For technical difficulties, please contact the RAMS helpdesk at 1300 733 056 or email ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to provide the following:

1. A comprehensive CV with two work related referees.
2. A cover letter addressing selection criteria: 1. Core Competencies; 3. Communication and Interpersonal and 4. Conceptual, Analytical and Problem Solving as per the JDF in no more than two pages.

Applicants are requested to apply online using the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the top/bottom of the screen.  Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late or pro forma applications will be accepted.

All applications must be submitted through the PTA website, or the WA Government jobs portal. Applications received via other platforms will not be considered.

Please note that, if you are the recommended applicant, you may be required to obtain an Australian National Police Clearance (NPC). Completion of the PTA Integrity and Qualification Consent Form will only be required where qualification checks are undertaken. Adverse outcomes of NPCs will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from the selection process. Suitable applicants will also need to undertake a Drug and Alcohol Screen prior to commencement.