Governance Officer – Procurement

Governance Officer – Procurement 

Ref: 10960

Salary Package: $112,413 per annum plus super 

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The City of Karratha is offering an opportunity for 2 suitably experienced individuals to join our Governance & Organisational Strategy team as a Governance Officer specialising in Procurement. This position is based in Karratha, offering an attractive salary and a range of other benefits including, but not limited to:

• Allowances
• Six weeks annual leave per annum
• 13% Superannuation

The Governance Officer – Procurement is responsible for overseeing governance and statutory compliance within the organisation. The officer will provide an administration, advice and support function to all teams across the organisation to ensure compliance with systems, processes and policies identified through contractual and legal obligations.

The officer shall provide effective support to the organisation through the provision of services related to the governance of procurement and contract management.

The successful candidate will possess: 

• Completion of, or progress towards, a Law or business qualification at degree level, or sufficient work experience in the area of interpreting legislation and its application, particularly in the fields of Local Government procurement and contracting
• Exposure to procurement and contract management systems is essential
• Experience with procurement and contracting in a Local Government context being preferred 
• Exposure to corporate governance functions, in systems/process analysis and development, and preparation of submissions and reports is desirable 
• Current C class driver’s licence 
• National (or Federal) Police Certificate (no more than 6 months old) 

Applications are to include a CV, completed application form, and a covering letter (max 2 pages) indicating your ability to meet the role requirements. Previous applicants need not apply.

For enquiries about this position, please contact the People & Culture Team on 9186 8543. 

Applications are to be received by no later than 4.00pm, Thursday 22nd August 2024.  They are to be emailed to hr@karratha.wa.gov.au or sent via post to PO Box 219 Karratha WA 6714.