Shape procurement for a healthier Queensland | Build strong supplier partnerships | Drive innovation and savings

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The role

As Chief Procurement Officer, you will lead Queensland Health's procurement function, overseeing a total spend of $3.3 billion across the state. Reporting to the Deputy Director-General, Corporate Services Division, you will be a key architect of Queensland Health's procurement strategy, driving innovation, resilience, and value across the entire health system.

This is a pivotal leadership role that requires vision, influence, and execution. You will shape a future-focused procurement function that is agile, customer-centric, and aligned with Queensland Health's commitment to delivering world-class healthcare. Your leadership will be instrumental in transforming procurement into a strategic enabler, one that delivers measurable savings, enhances supplier performance, and ensures supply security across both medical and non-medical categories.

You will champion a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, building a high-performing team and fostering strong partnerships across government, industry, and the health system. As a visible and influential leader, you will position Queensland Health as a “customer of choice” and a leader in public sector procurement.

The Successful Person

You will be a proven and accomplished procurement leader with extensive experience in delivering transformative outcomes across large, complex organisations. You will bring

• Extensive experience leading high-performing procurement functions across diverse and complex spend categories, ideally including both medical and non-medical, with a focus on delivering measurable value and system-wide impact.
• Strategic foresight and the ability to translate complex challenges into innovative procurement strategies that drive efficiency, resilience, and long-term value for customers and stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, and procurement transformation, with a strong understanding of public sector governance and accountability.
• Exceptional commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and financial literacy, enabling you to secure optimal outcomes while managing risk and ensuring compliance.
• Outstanding leadership capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to inspire, develop, and empower diverse teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Influential stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build enduring relationships across government, industry, and clinical environments, and to advocate for procurement as a strategic enabler of healthcare excellence.
• A commitment to public value, with a strong sense of purpose, integrity, and a passion for delivering better outcomes for Queenslanders through smarter, more sustainable procurement.

About the Division

The Corporate Services Division (CSD) provides a wide-range of enabling and business support services to the Department of Health. Focusing on delivering essential corporate services in partnership to enable a high performing Queensland health system, the CSD is responsible for major corporate functions including finance, human resources, legal, risk and assurance, governance, business enhancement, procurement and strategic communications.

Benefits of working with the Department of Health:

By joining the Department of Health you will work within a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success.  You will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

To reflect the diversity within the communities and people we support and serve, we seek to hire a workforce that is both representative and diverse. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we are committed to supporting you in your career with us.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.

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.

• EA660438 Chief Procurement Officer - Role Description (PDF, 331KB)
  Role Description