An exciting opportunity exists for a Principal Contracts and Procurement Officer in our Contract and Procurement team. The Principal Procurement and Contracts Officer is responsible for providing specialist advice, leadership and complex tactical and strategic support in the Sunshine Coast Health procurement function including delivery of the Digital Health/ICT and significant program of work for new and replacement of health technology solutions and equipment.

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An exciting opportunity exists for a Principal Contracts and Procurement Officer in our Contract and Procurement team. The Principal Procurement and Contracts Officer is responsible for providing specialist advice, leadership and complex tactical and strategic support in the Sunshine Coast Health procurement function including delivery of the Digital Health/ICT and significant program of work for new and replacement of health technology solutions and equipment.

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.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate strategic procurement activities, including Digital Health/ICT and major health
  technology equipment, providing advice to key stakeholders and Executive sponsors to ensure value is
  being created for the health service through the development and implementation of effective and efficient
  procurement strategies.
• Undertake and implement complex end to end procurement processes for the health service including
  resolution and escalation of issues in procurement and contract management
• Ensure procurement processes comply with Queensland Health governance requirements and identify
  and implement continuous improvement strategies that optimise procurement efficiency.
• Undertake early procurement engagement in significant spend areas with suppliers and internal
  stakeholders to maximise procurement impact and contract value.

Remuneration value up to $166 569 p.a., comprising salary between $136 035 - $145 990 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO7). 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/ 

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Further information

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

Documents

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• 20251016-applicant_information (PDF)
  
  SC668527_RD (PDF)