Procurement Officer

About Us

At WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA), we are dedicated to transforming and sustaining primary health care across Western Australia. As one of the 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in Australia, we proudly manage three PHNs, guided by our 2023 - 2026 Strategic Plan. Since our establishment in 2015, we've been committed to strengthening primary care through innovative partnerships and a 'one health system' approach, ensuring better access to services and improved health outcomes.

Our work focuses on:

• Supporting general practices to deliver top-quality patient care.
• Funding local primary health services tailored to community needs.
• Connecting local services to simplify the health care system.
• Leading system-wide reform for long-term impact.

As an organisation that thrives in a dynamic environment, we embrace change and seek team members who are adaptable and flexible in their approach.

We are proud to be an inclusive organisation, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people from diverse cultures, and people living with disabilities.

Find out more about our values, workplace, and culture here.

About The role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Officer to join our Contract Management and Procurement team.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in delivering end-to-end procurement support across the organisation. You will partner with internal stakeholders to plan, source and manage procurement activities that achieve value for money, minimise risk and support WAPHA's strategic objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys building relationships, providing expert advice and driving best-practice procurement outcomes.

🔹Employment Type: Full-time contract for 12 months

🔹 Location: WAPHA Head Office, Level 2, 1 Hood Street, Subiaco (Hybrid role)

🔹 Salary: Band 4 ($94k - $101k Plus 12% Superannuation)

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Develop and coordinate sourcing activities that establish effective supply arrangements.
• Provide procurement advice, guidance and support to stakeholders across the organisation.
• Assist in developing and implementing procurement sourcing strategies.
• Conduct business needs assessments, market analysis and commercial risk evaluations.
• Manage procurement processes and tender activities, ensuring transparency, probity and compliance.
• Identify, assess and mitigate procurement risks.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and audit trails.
• Support contract managers in resolving supplier performance issues and post-contract disputes.
• Undertake stakeholder due diligence activities to identify supply chain risks.
• Promote continuous improvement and build organisational capability in procurement practices.

About you

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following selection criteria:

Essential experience and education

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management, or a related commercial role.
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement processes, including quotation, tender and contract administration activities.
• Proven ability to provide procurement advice and support to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience undertaking market analysis, supplier assessments and procurement risk evaluations.
• Experience developing and maintaining procurement documentation, reports and audit records with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Sound understanding of procurement governance, probity principles and risk management practices.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to prepare procurement documentation and present recommendations clearly.

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangement that combines remote work from home with office presence in our modern Subiaco office.
• Commitment to employee development.
• Salary packaging - WAPHA's arrangement allows for a maximum of $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits per fringe benefit tax year.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional paid parental leave.
• Gifted paid day off during Christmas shut down period.
• Annual $200 health and wellbeing reimbursement scheme.
• All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Study leave options available.
• Option to purchase additional leave.
• 13 weeks long service leave after 10 years of continuous services (accessible on a pro-rata basis after 7 years).

To Apply

Please submit your application by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Your application should include your CV. As part of our recruitment process, you will be invited to complete an online assessment. This assessment consists of interactive questions designed to give us further insight into your experience and approach. It will simulate scenarios that you may encounter in the role.

Applications close 11:59pm Wednesday 26th August 2026.

WAPHA reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the advertised close date.

For further information please email ••••@wapha.org.au. Please note that applications must be submitted via the link provided - applications received by email will not be accepted.

Applicants must hold current, unrestricted working rights in Australia to be eligible for this role. Candidates without valid authorisation to work in Australia will not be considered. Compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations is mandatory.

Successful candidates will be required to provide relevant qualifications, along with documentation including a valid visa (if applicable), passport, and police check upon request.