What you'll do
As the ICT Procurement and Contract Manager, you will provide expert ICT procurement and contract management services across the division, including the development and management of QITC contracts. You will lead sourcing and procurement activities from planning through to contract negotiation and execution, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, policies and whole-of-government initiatives. Working closely with stakeholders across Queensland Health and government agencies, you will support strategic priorities, manage supplier and contract performance, and oversee the review and renewal of ICT contracts to ensure they continue to meet business needs. You will also develop operational plans, performance measures and reporting requirements, maintain robust procurement records to support probity and audit requirements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives through mentoring, training and capability development. In addition, you will build and sustain strong stakeholder relationships, represent Queensland Health in procurement and contract management forums, and ensure all services are delivered in accordance with quality, workplace health and safety, and governance standards.
About you
We are searching for someone who has:
Focuses strategically, understands the organisation's objectives and aligns operational activities accordingly. Demonstrates high level conceptual and analytical skills with the capacity to identify and analyse complex issues and develop quality procurement options and strategies. (SFIA Skill: PROC: Level 5)
Establishes clear plans and timeframes for project implementation and outlines specific activities. Demonstrated experience to lead the development and implementation of category management, procurement sourcing and contract management strategies. (NHS: Effective and Strategic Influencing).
Builds and sustains relationships with a network of key people internally and externally and demonstrates capacity and experience in the management of staff to deliver high quality procurement outcomes in keeping with wider strategy objectives. (SFIA Skill: SURE: Level 5)
Confidently presents messages in a clear, concise and articulate manner by using highly developed written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate persuasively with stakeholders and advise clients and senior management on procurement planning, sourcing and contract management strategies. (NHS: Collaborative Working).
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
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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
