The Town

Port Hedland is a dynamic, diverse town in Western Australia’s beautiful North West that enjoys a relaxed lifestyle. We are proud of our stunning landscapes, Aboriginal heritage, vibrant multicultural community and our significant resources industry. At the Town of Port Hedland, let your career take-off as you tackle challenges unique to the region, collaborate with a range of people from all walks of life and become part of a vibrant team that is making real change in the Pilbara.

The Role

This role is to support the Procurement team in delivering best practice procurement by ensuring all current policies, procedures and systems are current and compliant and providing high quality support and advice to relevant officers on the Town’s procurement practices.

This is a full-time position on a 12 month contract to cover a period of parental leave. The Town may consider a part-time arrangement for the right candidate.

Work Related Requirements

The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol assessment to be considered for the role, as well as possess:

• Experience within governance or procurement practices.
• Experience in the interpretation of legislation or contractual provisions and its application.
• Proven experience working in a similar role along with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to manage competing priorities and the ability to work with a high degree of flexibility.
• Strong administration and Microsoft suite skills will be highly regarded
• National Police Clearance
• Rights to work in Australia

If you have strong administration and Microsoft suite skills but feel that you may not have the required procurement experience we still encourage you to apply as full procurement training will be provided.

Employee Benefits

In addition to the salary our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include:

• Six weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Wellness program (includes gym membership, pool passes etc.)
• Training and professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

If you are unable to apply online, please forward your application documents to Human Resources, Attention “Confidential Advertised Vacancy” either by:

Post:   PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721

Hand:  Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721

Applicants are advised to write a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience will contribute to their success in this position. Applicants who do not attach a cover letter may not be considered in the first round of shortlisting. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received in full prior to the closing date and time.

Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies during the six month period following the conclusion of this recruitment process.

For further information about this position please contact Human Resources (08) 9158 9300 or recruitment@porthedland.wa.gov.au

The Town reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the closing date.

Applications close 11:45pm 1 July 2021.

The Town of Port Hedland is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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