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Join to apply for the Principal Procurement Manager Contracts role at Department of Justice Corporate Services Salary: Level 7, $139,860 - $149,485 p.a. plus 12% superannuation (PSCSAA 2024) Position number: 007006 Work type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Perth CBD Closing date: 2026-02-02 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Attachments: Job Description Form - Principal Procurement Manager Contracts.pdf; Applicant Information Pack.pdf Please note that the deadline for applications for this vacancy has been extended to 4:30 PM on Monday 2 February 2026. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy. The role encompasses a wide spectrum of procurement activities in Goods and Services and Community Services Agreements. About Justice When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with. About The Role The Finance & Procurement Directorate plays a key role in achieving the Departments strategic objectives by providing strategic financial advice and related services. This includes ensuring adequate funding is acquired, managing financial accounting and resources, maintaining compliance with legislative and governance requirements, and developing effective financial systems. Additionally, the Directorate oversees Procurement and Contract Services, responsible for acquiring goods and services, developing associated contracts, and conducting ongoing reviews to ensure efficiency and compliance. The Principal Procurement Manager is responsible for managing policy development and providing leadership and expert advice in relation to contracts and procurement in the commercial and not-for-profit sectors. An important part of the role is to manage the client interface between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Housing and Works (DoHW). The Principal Procurement Manager Contracts is also responsible for analysing procurement spend and seeking opportunities to maximise value for money across the Department. Responsibilities Provide leadership to the procurement team which supports a professional procurement and contracting advisory service. Undertake procurement planning and policy development and provide evaluation and recommendations on strategic policy that assists in defining business needs. Coordinate a central register of resource information on purchasing and contract management and continual assessment of compliance against government contract requirements. Communicate and develop relationships with key internal and external clients and key stakeholders and negotiate on behalf of the Department on complex contractual matters. Demonstrate a commitment to adhere to the Departments Code of Conduct, Public Sector Commissions Ethical Foundations and Equal Employment Opportunity legislation. Eligibility To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia. Benefits And Opportunities Flexible working arrangements Career pathway opportunities Learning and development opportunity programs Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families. Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice. Application Process How To Apply Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application. We Require You To Submit Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, relevant qualifications, experience and highlights your key achievements. A two (2) page statement addressing your suitability for the role in the context of the following Essential Selection Criteria and Role Specific Requirement. Please provide examples to support your claims. Extensive Procurement and/or Contract Management experience across a range of sectors including commercial and/or not-for-profit procurement activities. Deliver on high leverage areas. Build capability. Contact details of two work related referees. All remaining Essential Selection Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process. Subsequent Vacancies Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner''s Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioners Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period. Further job-related information If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Mark Corbett, Assistant Director Procurement and Contract Services on 0416 297 524. Equity and Diversity The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the Further Information section or contact [email protected] or call (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion. Submitting your application Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the Apply for Job button at the bottom of this advertisement. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted. If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk [email protected] on 1300 733 056 for assistance. 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