Procurement and Contract Essentials

Overview

This course introduces Officers to procurement principles and practices in a Local Government environment across the procurement life cycle.

Learners will be introduced to obligations under the Local Government Act 1995 and Regulations, and the procurement life cycle processes.

A number of critical Local Government procurement requirements will be introduced, including the Local Government (Functions and General) 1996 Regulations and the Purchasing Policy.

This is a highly practical introductory course that will have relevant and useful information for all Local Government areas involved in procurement.

Target Audience

Local Government Officers involved in procurement activities.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand how Local Governments operate;
• Define procurement and the role of the procurement life cycle;
• Understand the formal elements that comprise a contract;
• The difference between a contract and a deed;
• Identify key procurement compliance obligations, encompassing legislation, regulations and policy, including record management requirements;
• Understand the importance of best practice procurement principles;
• Understand how to apply risk management principles;
• Understand ethical principles and probity;
• Describe different types of procurement methodologies, their applications and likely outcomes; and
• Where to get further help and assistance.

Course Transfer and Cancellation Policy

All transfer or cancellation requests must be made via our request form.

Please refer to the WALGA Terms and Conditions of Enrolment for further conditions including COVID-19, On-Site training and course cancellations. 

Upcoming Course Dates

Dates	Delivery Method	Duration	Fees	Register
Thursday, 16 Oct 2025	Virtual	9:00AM - 4:30PM	$620.00 (plus GST) per person	Register here