Job opportunity

The Opportunity

This role leads the procurement and contract management function for goods, services and information and communication technology across the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board (MCB). The position provides specialist procurement and contract management advice to stakeholders, supporting sound, defensible decision-making, and oversees the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including planning, market engagement, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, contract formation and ongoing management.

As a dependable Manager Contracts and Procurement, you understand the purpose and sensitivity of our core business and support service delivery while strengthening governance and ensuring all procurement and contracting activities are compliant with legislative, policy and accountability obligations.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Manage procurement and contract activities in accordance with the WA Procurement Rules and Treasurer’s Instructions.
• Provide specialist advice to stakeholders on procurement strategy and contracting approaches, including performance management and dispute resolution.
• Manage complex and high-risk organisation-wide contracts, ensuring contractor performance, value, risk mitigation and compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and contract management processes, systems and practices.
• Coordinate and deliver training and awareness activities to build capability and ensure compliance.

About Us

At the MCB, you’ll be part of something bigger than a workplace! Preserving cultural heritage, fostering community connections, and delivering vital public services. We offer a collaborative and inclusive environment where you are recognised, your ideas are valued, and your impact is felt every day. Join us and help shape a legacy that matters. As a self-funded statutory authority, the MCB operates seven cemeteries and memorial parks across Greater Perth.

Our Aspiration; To be a sanctuary for our community, preserving history and culture and providing places for remembrance and connection.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have as a minimum:

• Experience as a contracts or procurement practitioner, leading the development, management and delivery of contemporary procurement and contract management.
• Well-developed negotiation and commercial skills, including experience in contract onboarding, variations, renewals and exists, and managing risk.
• Highly developed analytical, research and conceptual skills, with the ability to assess complex issues, undertake analysis, and provide practical advice and recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience in leading, managing and developing a team, and developing, implementing and embedding governance frameworks.
• Working knowledge of WA Government procurement legislation, policies and guidelines.

Further Job-Related Information

For further information, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) and/or contact Joe Fortuna, Chief Finance Officer on 0468 970 140 or via email Joe.Fortuna@mcb.wa.gov.au to discuss the position. There is currently one [1] permanent position available for immediate filling.

How to Apply

Select the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide the following documents;

• A current CV of your work history/experience and achievements relevant to this position.
• A cover letter of no more than two [2]-pages addressing the following Work-Related Requirements:
  1. Experience in leading and managing a small team to deliver contemporary contract and procurement management services while ensuring compliance.
  2. Experience in managing strategic, complex and/or high-risk contracts, such as performance management and dispute resolution.
  3. Experience providing specialist advice to stakeholders on procurement strategy and contract approaches, such as contract structures, renewals, extensions or variations.
• Applicants who are shortlisted will be assessed on all work-related requirements during the selection process.
• Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applicants found suitable through this process may be considered for future contract or permanent roles, either in this position or similar ones.

Closing Date: Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 4pm 

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request documents in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources on (08) 9383 5228 or hr@mcb.wa.gov.au.

If you have any access needs and may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Human Resources on 9383 5228. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64. 

Equity and Diversity 

The MCB embraces diversity and believes that the best services come from a workplace where diversity in thought is 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, youth and people from sexual or gender diverse orientations.