An exciting, permanent opportunity for a Director, Contracts and Procurement within the Contracts and Procurement team. The Department of Health (the Department) has a diverse set of responsibilities, and a common purpose of providing highly effective health system leadership. The Department is responsible for the overall strategic leadership and direction of the public health system in Queensland. We strongly believe in the need to work with people that value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace.

Job details

The role:

The Director, Contracts and Procurement, Operations and Performance Branch, has eight direct reports across three teams, being Software and Services, Hardware and Telecommunication; and Digital Hospitals.  

The Director Contracts and Procurement has responsibility for:

• Develop a strong team culture that supports the success of the team and empowers the individuals within it to perform to their full potential.
• Encourage and recognise the performance of staff, ensuring that performance appraisal and training and development plans are in place.
• Promote and foster professional development through coaching, mentoring and providing opportunities to advance leadership and management skills, technical expertise and interpersonal skills, leading by example in the pursuit of continuous learning and quality improvements.
• Develop outstanding relationships with senior leaders, procurement decision makers and business/service owners.
• Develop and maintain strategic and business relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally in order to maximise benefits, align to Whole of Government, Queensland Health and eHealth Queensland's strategy, ensure positive working relationships and working to identify opportunities for business improvement.
• Lead the development and implementation of overarching eHealth procurement strategies and plans that will continually increase value for money and improve health care services. Conduct regular strategic supplier assessments and ensure that robust supplier engagement and management arrangements are in place.

About you

We are searching for someone who:

• Sophisticated consulting and communications skills which are conducive to the establishment and maintenance of business partnerships and positively influencing others in a significant environment of Organisational transformation and performance accountability.
• Highly developed leadership and managerial proficiency, including the ability to develop a high performing team, and to apply resource management skills to ensure resources are optimally allocated in meeting defined goals.
• A proven track record and a strongly held conviction and energy for making significant and positive contributions to Organisational change and transformation, including having executive thinking ability, and capacity to deal with abstract and complex Organisational issues.
• Knowledge of good business management practices and public sector structures, processes and policies.

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

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 38 hour full time work week
• 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?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

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.

• Director Contracts & Procurement RD (PDF, 194KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Pack (PDF, 911KB)
  Application Kit