Procurement Officer - Aboriginal Supplier Engagement

About the role

The organisation supports local communities, infrastructure and economic development while advancing cleaner energy solutions. It is seeking a part-time Procurement Officer in Bentley, Perth, WA, to strengthen Aboriginal supplier participation, support reconciliation initiatives and create commercial opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses through strong stakeholder relationships. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Key responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal procurement policies, strategies and RAP commitments.
• Coordinate procurement initiatives and monitor key deliverables.
• Work with procurement teams to increase Aboriginal supplier participation.
• Build relationships with Aboriginal businesses, suppliers and stakeholders, and promote procurement opportunities to them.
• Assist Aboriginal businesses with procurement processes and opportunities.
• Maintain procurement records, databases and reporting systems, and track targets, spending and RAP achievements.
• Identify ways to improve procurement practices and remove supplier barriers.
• Support reconciliation activities, cultural awareness training and community events.
• Collaborate with internal teams, Aboriginal business networks and government stakeholders.

Required profile

• Experience in Aboriginal affairs, community engagement or project coordination, and engaging with Aboriginal organisations, businesses and government stakeholders.
• Knowledge of procurement processes (RFQs, tenders, contract administration) and corporate or government procurement frameworks.
• Knowledge of RAPs, reconciliation initiatives and Aboriginal procurement strategies.
• Strong cultural awareness and understanding of Aboriginal protocols in WA.
• Current WA Class C or C-A driver's licence, willingness to travel to regional WA and flexibility to work reasonable additional hours.
• Willingness to undergo a police check.
• Relevant qualifications in business, procurement or commercial contracting are desirable; equivalent experience will be considered.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Project and Teams.
• Project coordination, tracking deliverables and report preparation.
• Communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement.

Applications are reviewed as they are received. The advertised salary is $90,000 to $100,000 total fixed remuneration (including super).