Contract Officer

Company Description

At the City of Stirling, we're proud to be WA's largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,600, we're committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words – they're how we work.

Job Description

Why You'll Love This Role

Are you a procurement professional who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, delivering compliant sourcing outcomes and driving continuous improvement?

As our Contract Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting Business Units across the organisation to procure goods and services in accordance with legislative requirements, procurement best practice and the City's policies and procedures. You'll provide expert advice throughout the procurement lifecycle, manage contract administration activities and coordinate sourcing processes that deliver value-for-money outcomes for the community.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors, you'll help strengthen procurement capability, mitigate risk and ensure transparency, accountability and probity in procurement activities across the City.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with Business Units to provide procurement advice, support and guidance across sourcing and contract activities
• Coordinate and administer non-complex tenders, quotations and market engagement activities
• Manage contract renewals, extensions, variations and Deeds of Novation
• Track contract expiry dates and facilitate renewal and extension processes
• Prepare procurement and contract documentation, correspondence and reports
• Support tender evaluations, consensus meetings and recommendation reports
• Conduct due diligence and coordinate compliance checks of supplier submissions
• Maintain tender and contract registers and ensure accurate record keeping
• Provide training and support to staff using procurement systems and processes
• Assist with procurement reporting, performance monitoring and risk management activities
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that strengthen procurement governance and efficiency

Position Description

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a procurement professional who is customer-focused, detail-oriented and passionate about delivering compliant and effective procurement outcomes. You'll ideally bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, preferably Purchasing or Procurement, or equivalent procurement experience
• Experience in procurement practices and sourcing processes
• Experience preparing sourcing and tender documentation within a compliance-driven environment
• Experience using electronic sourcing systems and procurement technologies
• Knowledge of competitive sourcing and procurement best practices
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capabilities
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills and experience with document management systems
• Knowledge of local government procurement, contract administration and Australian Standards will be highly regarded

Additional Information

Why You'll Love Working Here

Work Your Way

Flexible working arrangements, free parking and convenient access to public transport.

Rewarding You

Up to 6% employer-matched superannuation, purchased leave and novated leasing options.

Feel Your Best

Free gym membership, corporate health discounts and wellbeing programs designed to help you thrive.

Explore all our benefits at www.stirling.wa.gov.au/careers.

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you're ready to contribute to procurement excellence within one of Western Australia's largest local governments, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, transparency and continuous improvement while helping deliver services and outcomes that benefit our community.

Additional Information

A satisfactory National Police Clearance and current 'C' Class Driver's Licence are required for this position.

Questions?

Reach out to Belinda Tussler, Strategic Procurement Lead on 08 9205 7107.

Applications close: Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 6 PM.

(We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don't wait!)

Apply online: www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.