Contracts and Procurement Officer

About Our Watch 

Our Watch is a national leader of primary prevention of violence against women and their children. Our vision is an Australia where women and their children live free from all forms of violence, and our role is to stop violence before it starts. We work to embed gender equality and prevent violence where Australians live, learn, work and socialise. Visit https://www.ourwatch.org.au/ for more information. 

About the role 

• Hybrid and fully remote working arrangements available 
• 0.8 FTE Part time role (with flexibility on 4 days or 5 shorter days) 
• Fixed term to 30 June 2027 (with potential for renewal) 
• $94,604 – 97510 + 12% super + 17.5% annual leave loading + 5 additional days health/wellbeing leave 

Reporting to the Contracts & Procurement Lead, this role supports the effective management of procurement and contracts across Our Watch. Working closely with teams across the organisation, you’ll review and negotiate contracts, manage procurement activities, provide practical advice on contractual and compliance risks, and help maintain effective procurement systems and processes. 

You’ll work with a diverse range of stakeholders including suppliers, commercial partners, government funders, philanthropic organisations and sector partners. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing commercial acumen with collaboration, problem-solving and continuous improvement in a purpose-driven organisation. 

The key responsibilities in this role include: 

• Review, negotiate and manage contracts throughout their lifecycle 
• Support procurement activities from sourcing through to contract execution 
• Identify and manage contractual, commercial and compliance risks 
• Maintain procurement and contract records, including payment tracking 
• Partner with project teams to deliver procurement and contracting outcomes 
• Contribute to the improvement of procurement policies, templates and processes 
• Coordinate external legal advice when required 

About you

You’re someone with experience in contracts, procurement, commercial administration, legal support, or a related field, and have developed strong contract review and negotiation skills. 

You also have:

• The ability to identify and manage contractual, commercial and compliance risks 
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge constructively 
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with experience maintaining accurate contract records 
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement 
• The ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage competing priorities 
• A commitment to learning and applying an intersectional lens to your work 

You’ll enjoy identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and policies, and take pride in creating practical, efficient solutions that support both organisational outcomes and a positive stakeholder experience. 

Why work for us 

Our Watch is strongly committed to the wellbeing of its employees, and we strive to continuously improve our employee experiences at work. Our Watch is recognised by the Australian HR Awards for the Best Workplace Flexibility Program, received an Excellence Award as an Employer of Choice in the Not-for-Profit Sector, and is recognised as an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia. Visit https://www.ourwatch.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/ for more information. 

A few of our unique award-winning benefits include: 

• Commitment to work life balance, including flexible hours/ways of working 
• Additional 5 additional personal leave days per year 
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents 
• Innovative leave policies, such as floating public holiday leave, cultural leave, etc. 
• Cultural remuneration package for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff 
• $1500 individual Learning & Development budget per year 

How to apply 

Apply now with your current resume and cover letter. Hybrid, remote and work from home options considered within Australia. To view this role’s position description, please copy the below URL into your browser –

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vol8vbqp6g5uklpiab275/Position-Description-Contracts-Procurement-Officer.pdf?rlkey=gbzkg3k09v097l0glxp35ctzv&st=iudhqpmc&dl=0 

Our Watch is committed to diversity, we value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are passionate about providing a barrier-free recruitment process; if you require modifications during the application process to meet your access needs, please contact us. 

Applications close 11.59pm Friday 14th August 2026, however applications will be assessed as received.