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

• 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

• 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