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Principal Procurement and Contracts Officer
Fortitude Valley
Permanent opportunity to be responsible for managing and leading end-to-end ICT procurement across the Metro North Health Service (MNHHS), ensuring cost-effective and risk-managed outcomes. Working closely with technical, clinical, and corporate stakeholders, the role ensures procurement and contracts align with strategic objectives. It oversees daily procurement operations, develops ICT market approaches for new technology initiatives, and focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and embedding best-practice strategies in sourcing, expenditure analysis, and contract management.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Procurement |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MN681988 |
| Closing date | 18-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent full time |
| Contact person | Greg Smith |
| Contact details | (07) 3542 5597 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
This role is responsible for managing and leading end-to-end ICT procurement across Metro North Health Service, ensuring cost-effective and risk-managed outcomes. Working closely with technical, clinical, and corporate stakeholders, the role ensures procurement and contracts align with strategic objectives. It oversees daily procurement operations, develops ICT market approaches for new technology initiatives, and focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and embedding best-practice strategies in sourcing, expenditure analysis, and contract management.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Provide high‑level advice and support on procurement strategies, contractual administration, and procurement procedures in accordance with relevant policies and frameworks.
- Lead and manage a small team to deliver timely, cost‑effective, and customer‑focused end‑to‑end ICT procurement services aligned to clinical and business requirements
- Ensure procurement activities are conducted to a high standard of probity, accountability, and transparency, safeguarding MNHHS's reputation.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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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