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About Main Roads Western Australia: 

At Main Roads, we are committed to delivering a world-class road network and creating positive, lasting impacts for WA communities. We play a critical role in overseeing the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of major roads and highways across the State. This includes managing traffic flow, ensuring road safety, and supporting infrastructure projects to improve transport efficiency. As we continue to grow and improve, we are seeking an experienced Procurement Projects Officer to join our collaborative, high performing team.

Learn more about how Main Roads supports the WA Community below:

 About the role

Location: Head Office, East Perth

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Procurement Projects Officer to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing, improving, and implementing procurement management standards, processes, and documentation that align with the strategic goals of the organisation.

As a Procurement Projects Officer, you will be responsible for driving efficiencies and effectiveness across procurement activities within various projects. Your expertise will play a key role in drafting procurement documentation, developing contract clauses, and providing advice and training on procurement best practices. Additionally, you will prepare comprehensive reports for both internal stakeholders and government agencies, contributing to informed decision-making and the success of procurement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilise critical and analytical thinking to evaluate, improve or implement procurement policies, processes and documentation, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, offering guidance and delivering training to internal teams on procurement policies and practices.
• Draft procurement documentation and tailored contract clauses, ensuring compliance with legal, organisational, and strategic objectives.
• Provide expert advice on procurement activities and best practices, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving forward-thinking solutions.
• Prepare and present detailed reports to internal stakeholders and government agencies, highlighting procurement performance and recommending improvements.
• Leverage strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines, ensuring procurement projects are completed efficiently and within required timelines.

What’s more? You'll join an organisation that’s committed to supporting your professional development. Whether you're looking to advance your career or drive impactful change, this role offers exciting opportunities to grow and make a real difference.

What We Offer

At Main Roads, you can have a challenging, flexible and rewarding career that takes you exactly where you want to go with an organisation who supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.

In addition to our competitive salary and 11.5% superannuation, the following initiatives/benefits may be available:

• Attractive leave provisions including paid parental leave
• Additional 3 days Public Service Leave per annum
• Choice of a 40 or 37.5 hour working week
• Flexible working hours
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing focus

Submitting Your Application

Please submit the following as part of your application:

1. A detailed CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities.
2. A cover letter addressing the following selection criteria in no more than three (3) pages (please use examples in your response to illustrate your competency):
   • Development and implementation of procurement standards and procedures and drafting contractual clauses in a large and complex organisation
   • Research, analysis and problem solving
   • Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships.
3. If applicable to you (not mandatory), a copy of your Diploma in Purchasing or other relevant discipline.

If you have any questions about the role, contact Luciano Di Girolamo, Manager Corporate Procurement on (08) 9323 5433 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.

For any general enquires, or if you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternative format for submitting your application), contact Thao Le Ho on (08) 9323 4147 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au

If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, including if you are experiencing issues with the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), please contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or send an e-mail to ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com.

Once you are ready, click the ‘apply’ button. Allow plenty of time to complete and submit your online application as late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.

We're building a diverse workforce

At Main Roads, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live, fostering an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.

We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a registered Disability Confident Recruiter, a member of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies, an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity, and guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to providing meaningful training and employment opportunities to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Apply now to join us!

Additional Information 

All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process. 

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire and a National Police Clearance as part of this recruitment process.

Applicants deemed as suitable for but not appointed to this role may also be considered for appointment to “similar vacancies” within Main Roads subject to business requirements.