Contracts - Specialist

3340   Contracts – Specialist

• Thrive in a dynamic role as you shape WA’s water future.
• Full time permanent position based in Leederville with flexible working options.
• Salary: $135,693 plus 12% Super & Benefits.

About the role

We're seeking a proactive individual to support medium to high-value and complex bid and contract activities. This role is great for someone looking to extend their experience in the construction field, with opportunities to work on high-value projects and a variety of different areas.

Plans, develops and establishes high value & complexity contracts and agreements for the procurement of goods and services, minor work, major works, drilling bores, equipment, design and construct including, Consulting Services, and Panel/Preferred Supplier Agreements.

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home (once trained), 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 15.5%. This includes an 11.5% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What you can expect with this role

• Facilitating and managing bid processes for all types of AS4000 suite construction works
• Establishing contracts for the specified works requirements
• Responsible for the procurement and bid activities through to Contract Award stage including bid issue to market, evaluations, contractual negotiations and contract finalisation, including PO’s and post award activities where required.
• Providing support to Team Members and Stakeholders in Medium / Higher value & complexity bid processes

Your skills and experience

For this role, we are looking for great talent with:

• Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline and/OR equivalent experience in Procurement, Purchasing and/or Supply Chain type roles
• Experience in facilitating bid processes including development of Bid/Tendering Packs, facilitating Evaluation processes, conducting commercial analysis of bid submissions, and facilitating contract negotiation, approval and Award Processes
• Attention to detail in review of contract documentation – Terms and conditions, Scopes, Commercial Pricing Schedules and vendor Proposals
• Familiarity with general contract terms and conditions, different forms of contract and manage legal departures supported by internal counsel
• Strong Written and Verbal Communications
• Organizational and Prioritization skills
• Experience in Government and/or GTE and/OR equivalent industry would be advantageous

Sound like a match? Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role. 

Applications close 13^th February 2026

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.  

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date. 

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace: 

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on 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, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website