About the WAEC 
Western Australia is a great place to live, work and deliver elections. And it is getting better as we transform the Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) into a contemporary leader in electoral service, modernising systems, strengthening capability and lifting the experience for voters and stakeholders. 

Elections rely on suppliers, contracts and services being ready when it matters. Strong procurement and contract management helps WAEC deliver secure, impartial and effective elections. 

At WAEC, we are guided by four values: Make it Count, Check Every Box, Focus on Fairness and Achieve Together. We are committed to recruiting people whose behaviours, leadership style and approach to public service align with these values, recognising that cultural contribution is as important as technical capability. 

This is an opportunity to apply your procurement expertise in a purpose-driven environment where public value, supplier performance and election readiness matter. 

The Opportunity 
As Procurement and Contracts Manager, you will lead the delivery of procurement, contract management and supplier performance functions across the Commission. Reporting to the Director Finance and Business Services, you will provide specialist advice, develop and manage complex procurement and contracting activities, and support value-for-money outcomes that enable secure, impartial and effective election delivery. 

This specialist role combines both strategic oversight and hands-on delivery responsibilities. You will plan procurement approaches, prepare tender and evaluation documentation, advise on probity and risk, support contract formation, and manage supplier performance across business-as-usual and election delivery environments. 

You will maintain procurement and contract management frameworks, registers, templates, records and reporting processes that support transparency, accountability and audit readiness. Working closely with internal stakeholders, central agencies and suppliers, you will help build procurement maturity, improve processes and ensure supplier arrangements support Commission priorities. 

The role sits within the Capability and Performance Division, in the Finance and Business Services Directorate. 

About You 
You are an experienced procurement and contract management professional who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery. You understand government procurement requirements, probity, risk management and value-for-money principles, and you know how to turn those requirements into clear, well-documented and defensible procurement outcomes. 

You are comfortable leading complex procurement processes from planning through to contract formation, including market approaches, evaluations, negotiations and recommendations. You bring strong written communication skills and can prepare procurement plans, tender documents, evaluation reports, briefings and contract documentation to a high standard. 

You build trusted relationships with business areas, suppliers and government partners, and you are confident providing practical advice that helps people make good decisions. You can monitor contract performance, identify emerging risks, support timely escalation and contribute to continuous improvement in a complex operating environment. 

Above all, you bring sound judgement, integrity and a service-focused approach. You can manage competing priorities, influence quality outcomes and support reliable procurement and supplier arrangements that help WAEC remain ready to deliver elections when required. 

Specific details of the role can be found in the Position Description attached to this advert. 

Want to Know More? 
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, you are encouraged to contact Shai Harris, Principal Consultant, Shelby Consulting on 0409 914 207 or shai@shelbyconsulting.com.au. 

 
How to Apply 
To apply, please submit: 

• A current resume outlining the skills, experience and capabilities you will bring to the role. 
• A written statement (no more than 4 pages) addressing the essential criteria. 

Select ‘Apply Now’ at the top or bottom of this advertisement to submit your application. Applications must be submitted online via jobs.wa.gov.au. Late applications will not be accepted. 

Applications close 12.00pm (AWST), Monday 10 August 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. 

Other Conditions and Eligibility 
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to a position with the WAEC, it is essential that you have valid work rights in Australia. 

The successful applicant will be required to sign a Declaration of Neutrality and a Declaration of Confidentiality, indicating that they have no active or official connection with any political party and will maintain the confidentiality necessary to ensure the integrity of the Commission. 

Given the Commission's role in safeguarding trust in democracy, the successful applicant will be required to complete pre-employment checks appropriate to the role, which may include identity, work eligibility, and integrity or security clearance checks. 

The work-related requirements for the role will be assessed throughout the selection process. A variety of assessment methodologies may be used, including but not limited to a written statement, structured interviews and referee checks.