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Applications Close (AWST): 09:00 AM 01/08/2025Salary up to: $150,000 - $199,999Occupation: Procurement/Contract ManagementWork Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part TimeLocation: Kununurra - Remote WAAs an Equal OpportunityEmployer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivityand promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcomecontributions from all people. We encourage people of allabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diversecultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and allage groups to apply.TheOrganisationThe Shire of Wyndham EastKimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthyworkplace for our employees is extremely important. We arecommitted to employing people who share the SWEK ValuesofSafety,Teamwork,Accountability,Communication,andRespect; these Values are incorporatedinto all aspects of employment at SWEK.TheEast KimberleyThe East Kimberley is a stunning andsparsely populated area in the northeast corner of WesternAustralia and is known as one of the world''s last wildernessfrontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for itspristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world-classfishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options,great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very uniquepart of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, witha unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundantopportunities.TheOpportunityWeare looking for a qualified Manager Procurement to join ourCorporate Services Team in Kununurra to lead and developSWEKs procurement function, ensuring strategic procurement,robust contract management, governance, probity, and riskmanagement. The role directly supports timely, cost-effectivedelivery of projects, services and infrastructure, aligned with theShires Strategic Community Plan and Corporate Business Plan.Your responsibilities will include:Leadingthe Procurement Team, setting clear direction and ahigh-performance culture,Developing and reviewingthe Shires Procurement and Contract ManagementFrameworks, policies, procedures, and templatesProviding advice andtraining on procurement strategy, processes, requirements, andcontract management to Council, the Executive Management Team,Directors, Managers, and OfficersRepresenting the Shireat relevant procurement forums, regional collaborations andprofessional networks.Overseeing the fullprocurement lifecycle ensuring compliance with the LocalGovernment Act 1995 (WA), State Records Act 2000, relevantRegulations, and Council policy.Identifing andmitigating procurement and contract management risks andensuring procurement activities and contract managementpractices withstand internal and external audit, grantacquittals, and probity reviewsWorkproactively across business units to understand procurementneeds and developing annual and forward procurementplansBuildconstructive relationships and promote engagement with localsuppliers including Aboriginal-owned businesses, othersuppliers, contractors and key industrystakeholdersPreparing and presentingrelevant Council agenda items, Audit and Risk Committeereports, tender award recommendations and other reports to theExecutive Management Team, Council, committees and fundingbodies as requiredMonitoring and reportingon procurement KPIs including local supplier participation andsocial procurement outcomesTertiary qualifications inProcurement, Business, Law and equivalent experience isessential for this role.More information about theposition and the requirements are in the PositionDescription at the bottom of this page.Salary andBenefitsWorking for SWEK means that in additionto the competitive annualsalary range indicated at the top of this page (inclusive ofallowances and superannuation, dependent on skills and experience),you may also enjoy a range of benefits including:6 weeksannual leave12%superannuation with the option to co-contribute a further3%Salarypackaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgageinterest expenses11public holidays with 2 additional ''Local Government Days'' peryearFlexibleworking arrangementsShireprovided corporate uniformsAvariety of health and wellbeing programs including freemembership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool,free health assessments, mental health programs and EmployeeAssistance Provider (EAP) servicesPlease notethat, where applicable, benefits will be applied pro-rata tocasual, part-time and maximum-term roles.APPLYNOW!If youare ready to be part of our diversely talented team and to buildyour future with an organisation that makes an impact, improveslives and inspires others please click theApply button at the bottom of thispage or contact Alexandra Bell, our Director Corporate Services on0403 413 182 for a confidential discussion.Applicants must belegally entitled to work in Australia and will be required toprovide evidence of this entitlement acceptableevidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birthcertificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicantswill also be required to provide a National Police Clearance beforetheinterview stage of the recruitmentprocess. #J-18808-Ljbffr