Senior Contract Specialist

Senior Contract Specialist for Not-for-Profit – Long-term autonomous role


Senior Contracts Specialist

Not‑for‑Profit | Perth, WA (Belmont + Hybrid Working)
This is an exciting and highly autonomous opportunity for an experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to act as project owner for a major acquisition program within a respected not‑for‑profit organisation.

You will play a strategically important role in the acquisition and integration of facilities from another provider, working closely with senior internal stakeholders and a large external supplier network. This role offers genuine ownership, visibility to executive leadership, and the flexibility of two days per week working from home.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as project owner for contracts and procurement across a major facilities acquisition program
  • Lead the acquisition and transition of facilities from another provider, ensuring continuity and risk mitigation
  • Novate existing works and services contracts and establish new supplier agreements as required.
  • Oversee end‑to‑end contract management for approximately 140 suppliers
  • Drive proactive stakeholder engagement across internal functional leads, senior executives, and external partners
  • Provide regular reporting, risk identification, and escalation, with exposure up to CFO level
  • Ensure contracts align with organisational strategy, governance requirements, and commercial best practice

About You
  • Demonstrated experience in senior contracts or contract management roles within complex, multi‑supplier environments
  • Proven ability to work strategically and autonomously, delivering outcomes in time‑critical and high‑impact projects
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with confidence influencing at senior and executive levels
  • Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail, with the ability to balance risk, compliance, and delivery
  • A legal background or qualifications are preferred but not essential

What’s On Offer
  • A senior, autonomous role with genuine ownership and influence
  • High‑profile work on a significant acquisition and transformation program
  • Flexible working arrangements: Belmont office location + 2 days WFH
  • Opportunity to contribute to a mission‑driven organisation delivering meaningful community impact


What you need to do now


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Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Supply Chain & Logistics
Location
WA - Perth
Specialism
Procurement
Pay
$90ph + super
Ref:
2989873

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Caroline Darley, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Perth
Level 16, 1 William Street,

Telephone: 0892544575

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