An exciting opportunity exists for a Director Contracts and Procurement for a key leadership role accountable for the delivery and governance of strategic contract, procurement and contestability function for the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS). This includes leading strategic, commercial negotiations and providing advice to SCHHS management to ensure the support of effective and efficient HHS operational and business services.

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An exciting opportunity exists for a Director Contracts and Procurement for a key leadership role accountable for the delivery and governance of strategic contract, procurement and contestability function for the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS). This includes leading strategic, commercial negotiations and providing advice to SCHHS management to ensure the support of effective and efficient HHS operational and business services.

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

In this position, you will have the opportunity and responsibility as a senior leader within the SCHHS to influence and contribute to the broad strategic agenda of the organisation participating in and contributing to HHS Strategic Committees relevant to area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Provide strategic advice to the Health Service Chief Executive, Chief Finance Officer and other SCHHS senior leaders with respect to risks, opportunities and the impact of all significant contractual and partnership arrangements and contracts with external providers.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with other senior leaders to provide proactive, strategic leadership within a dynamic organisational environment. Actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, workplace health and safety and ethical behaviour.
• Provide expert advice and direction to the Executive of the SCHHS, in the development of the clinical and non-clinical forward procurement schedule, highlighting possible alignment with Department of Health (DoH) System Procurement, realising benefits for the SCHHS.

Remuneration value up to $208,619 p.a., comprising salary between $169,261- $182,579 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HSO). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered). 

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:

https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/  

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• SC605263-RD (PDF, 325KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants