Job opportunity

Building the infrastructure that shapes Western Australia’s future

The Office of Major Infrastructure Delivery (OMID) is responsible for planning, procurement, financing, and delivery of the State’s major infrastructure.  As the lead agency for social and non-residential infrastructure, OMID delivers high value (exceeding $100 million), highly complex or high-risk projects across the health, justice, cultural, sporting, emergency services, and primary industry sectors.  

It brings together the best of program and project management, procurement, contract management, finance, commercial, stakeholder engagement, communications, sustainability, and governance to ensure Western Australia’s infrastructure is built safely, sustainably and with maximum public benefit.

OMID delivers projects that make a real difference to every Western Australian with new hospitals, sports, culture and entertainment centres, transport upgrades and training, justice and research facilities.

OMID is a part of the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI), which is responsible for coordinating the State’s transport operations, leading strategic planning and policy development, and delivering safe and sustainable transport services as part of the wider Transport Portfolio.

Why this role matters

As Director Procurement and Contracts, you will shape and lead the procurement and contract management framework governing a multi‑billion‑dollar portfolio of complex, high‑risk projects that deliver lasting benefits to communities across the State and undertake the role of Chief Procurement Officer within OMID. Your leadership directly influences decision‑making across this portfolio, driving value for money outcomes, managing significant commercial risk and ensuring procurement activity is compliant, transparent and defensible, while role modelling our values of Collaboration, Wellbeing, Adaptability and Accountability. Providing authoritative advice to senior executives and project leaders, you will also build and lead a high‑performing specialist team that underpins confident and successful infrastructure delivery.

For further information about the role, we encourage you to review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) and contact Nicki Godecke, Panel Chair on nicki.godecke@omid.wa.gov.au.

This is an SES fixed term contract opportunity for a period of up to three (3) years, with the possibility of extensions.

What you’ll bring

We are seeking a strategic values-driven leader who brings:

• Extensive experience leading procurement and contract management for complex, high‑value and high‑risk infrastructure programs within a large, regulated environment.
• Deep expertise in public sector procurement frameworks, governance and legislation, with a proven ability to establish compliant, defensible and fit‑for‑purpose procurement systems.
• Strong commercial judgement and negotiation capability, including shaping procurement strategy, managing risk and resolving complex contractual issues.
• Highly developed strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear, authoritative advice to senior executives and decision‑
• Demonstrated success in building, leading and developing high‑performing specialist teams in dynamic, high‑pressure settings.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the credibility and influence to work effectively across government, industry and executive forums.

We believe everyone at DTMI is a leader, contributing to our impactful work for the sector and community. We expect all employees to embody the behaviours and mindsets outlined in the Building Leadership Impact and Leadership Expectations. The leadership context of this position Leading Leaders.

Our Offer

• A competitive salary, and 12% employer contributed superannuation and salary sacrifice options.
• Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave, 3 public service holidays yearly and long service leave every 7 years.
• Salary packaging options to lease a new car.
• Discounted gym memberships and health facilities.
• A fabulous employee assistance program with a range of services and support channels
• Bright, modern facility close to transport links with a friendly team environment.
• Work for an innovative Government agency with limitless long-term career prospects.
• Not just a job, but an opportunity to develop your career across other areas of transport.

In addition to rewarding work, we invite you to be Part of Something Real. Learn more about our commitment to you, here.

Applying is easy

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format: 

• A comprehensive CV demonstrating your leadership achievements, strategic capabilities and relevant experience aligned to the requirements of this role.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experience assessed againt the essential criteria throughout the recruitment process. The essential criteria are outlined in the attached Job Description Form.

Please, nominate two (2) referees who can provide feedback on your capacity to meet the Work-Related Requirements. At least one of the referees should be your most recent, immediate supervisor.  

Applications for this opportunity close at 4pm on Thursday, 7 May 2026. Please ensure your application is submitted on time, as late applications will not be accepted. 

At this stage, interviews for shortlisted applicants are planned to be held on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

DTMI reserves the right to undertake additional search activities or extend the closing date if required to further supplement the field of applicants.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance before commencing employment.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form), have any question about the process or how to submit your application, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@transport.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 6888.