Job opportunity

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Guided by our values, the Department of Communities leads by example to foster a collaborative culture, innovate and continually look for ways to better meet the needs of Western Australians we support. Our values from the acronym iCREATE: Integrity, Courage, Respect, Empathy, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment.

The Department of Communities recognises the value of a workplace culture that fosters equity, fairness, inclusiveness and diversity and is supportive of employee needs (including those with family and carers responsibilities) and wellbeing.

As part of the One Communities 2020 and Beyond Vision, we offer flexible work options that enable us to maintain essential services and quality support to the community while offering employees access to flexible work options to assist with managing work-life challenges and needs.

It is through our values that we deliver our purpose of collaborating with the wider community to create pathways that enable individual, family and community wellbeing.

The Opportunity
As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for managing day to day operations to procure community services organisations to provide a range of supports and services to people accessing a range of community services. This includes development of business cases, procurement plans, tender documents, evaluation reports and risk assessments; development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures; provision of high level advice and support across the Department in the implementation of government procurement and ‘Delivering Community Services in Partnerships’ policy and contractual management with non-government organisations and government agencies.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Metodi Jovanou, Director Community Funding, on 0432 841 428 or via email metodi.jovanou@communities.wa.gov.au

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities. 

Join the Department of Communities
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only :

1. A current resume/CV of no more than 4 pages
2. A 2 page written application addressing all the essential selection/role related requirements criteria as stated on the JDF
3. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable)
4. An application form (for hard copy applications only)

Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the selection criteria/role related requirements during the selection process.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Julie Blight, A/HR Advisor, on 0432 841 100 or email HRHub@communities.wa.gov.au.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY/voice calls - 133 677

Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727

SMS relay - 0423 677 767

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Julie Blight. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.