Contracts Specialist

Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to making a difference to your community?

For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care. 

As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation’s unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian. 

St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose and combined we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products.

Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians including: 

• 340,000 people through first aid training, education and engagement,  
• 362,000 people who received care close to where they live and work,  
• 410,000 received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most.   

A job to be proud of:

As the Contracts Specialist you will be responsible for the contract, financial management and governance oversight of all relevant customer facing government and non-government contracts. You will support the business with involvement in tendering input and support, negotiation and contract management including the effective management and coordination of reporting requirements to clients. You will ensure the performance of all contract obligations for major clients and that any deficits in contract performance are escalated.

Reporting into the Commercial and Contracts Manager you will be joining a friendly, committed and enthusiastic team supporting predominately the Emergency stream. An important part of the role is to regularly interface with our customers and as such you will be primarily based at our Belmont office. The role comes with exciting opportunities for career growth and the opportunity to work on high profile contracts.

*Working hours can be negotiated for the right candidate – (Part time 0.8 could be considered)*

A job to be proud of:

• Develop key relationships and trust with customers and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with stakeholders on high-value contract processes, including tenders, evaluations, and ensuring timely contract delivery and compliance.
• Manage financial performance, contractual compliance, and high-value contracts, ensuring adherence to company policies and processes.
• Oversee drafting, negotiation, and execution of various contracts, including NDAs, MOUs, and service agreements, and ensure proper documentation and correspondence management.
• Provide contractual clarification, support dispute resolution, and represent the business in contract negotiations and meetings.
• Analyse business performance and risks, ensuring contract compliance, financial oversight, and the optimal commercial outcomes.
• Develop and implement contract management procedures, monitor Service Level Agreement (SLA) compliance, and ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and corporate governance standards.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience managing contracts including input to tenders, negotiations, T&C's, contract award, and contract compliance, performance monitoring and reporting
• Legally savvy within contract or corporate law
• Strong team working capabilities
• Ability to engage effectively and confidently with people at all levels
• Commercial acumen
• Good problem solving and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with great presentation skills.
• Strong contract management/supply chain and commercial experience in private and or public sector
• Extensive stakeholder management experience and expertise
• Extensive background in corporate enterprises, health services sector involvement advantageous but not necessary
• Tertiary degree (or equivalent) commerce, business law or similar discipline (desirable)

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now".

Alternatively, if you have any questions please contact Careers on (08) 9334 8273 or via email at katherine.park@stjohnwa.com.au 

Applications close on Monday the 6th of October 2025 at 6pm.

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.

St John reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John