This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
ICT Governance and Planning is the primary entry point to ICT for any new significant effort, project, planning or major change initiative.
Resource Planning is undertaken to ensure that ICT resource (including staff and equipment) contributions to projects and work are understood and reported on a regular basis. This fosters improved project delivery through optimum use of resources as well as enabling decisions concerning changes to work and other priorities to be properly resourced and the implications to be understood and managed.
The Role
If successful, you will administer and maintain contract processes and associated record keeping, including confidential information. You will research, prepare, coordinate and record contract management documentation and assist Contract Managers in the preparation of procurement documents as required.
As the Contract Administration Officer, you will produce reports in relation to ICT contracts and monitor and maintain the contract register. Within this role, you will be expected to participate in the tender process, including assisting Tender Evaluation Panels as required.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 12% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Patricia Fay, Coordinator, ICT Business Operations on 0426152186 or patricia.fay@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated sound contract management and/or procurement administration experience within a complex environment.
- Demonstrated sound written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels.
- Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work independently or as part of a team.
- Demonstrated sound research, conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated sound skills and experience in a variety of information management systems and computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheets.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE979397
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 30 July 2025
