Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within System Procurement! We have a fixed term temporary full-time opportunity available for you to join our hard-working team based in Bowen Hills.

Job details

You will be responsible for overseeing and leading the alignment of key strategic initiatives and represents System Procurement on whole-of-government and other key forums.

What you'll do 

You will: 

• Lead and drive the identification and resolution of issues including providing strategic, innovative, and practical advice to complex issues often of a political, commercial and/or sensitive nature.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Demonstrated ability to lead the development and successful implementation of initiatives and complex projects including demonstrating advanced problem solving and analytical skills, planning, and resources management to deliver business improvements.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills and ability to develop collaborative and trusted working relationships, particularly at the senior and executive levels with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced understanding of contemporary procurement practices and application to the Queensland government context to deliver value for money.
• Lead and drive the identification and resolution of issues including providing strategic, innovative, and practical advice to complex issues often of a political, commercial and/or sensitive nature.
• Deep understanding of the political, human resources and financial pressures and constraints that impact service delivery within a procurement and whole of Government environment and the capacity to recommend courses of action which achieve optimal outcomes within those constraints and deliver agreed outcomes to clients.
• High level strategic leadership experience in governance, risk and compliance functions in large and/or complex organisations, preferably within a procurement framework.
• Demonstrated high level human resource management experience to drive a positive team culture including the provision of coaching, mentoring and/or performance feedback to positively influence and motivate others.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 17.5% leave loading
• 12.75% superannuation

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

• A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the
• Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QH Information for Applicants Sept 23 (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  HSO CPO Director RD (PDF, 183KB)
  Role Description