ICT Procurement & Contract Specialist

Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within eHealth. The ICT Procurement and Contracts Specialist, Contracts and Procurement, in the Operations and Performance Branch provides comprehensive procurement and contract management advice and support to eHealth business units and customers across Queensland Health, delivering patient critical information systems to Hospitals and Health services and the Department across Queensland.

What you'll do

• Manage low to medium cost/risk ICT procurement and contract management activities to enhance strategic focus and ensure probity and accountability of the process aligns with Queensland Procurement Policy and other standards and legislative requirements.
• Work under the direction of Procurement and Contract Managers to assist with high cost/risk ICT procurement and contract management activities .
• Draft, develop, negotiate, and execute Queensland Information Technology Contracting contracts for the supply of ICT products and services.
• Provide high-level advice to clients in a relevant, timely and accurate manner on matters relating to the contract management and procurement related functions.
• Plan procurement processes, draft sourcing documentation, manage release and evaluation processes in accordance with the Queensland Procurement Policy and departmental policies and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and effectively manage review of supplier management and contract improvement strategies.
• Advise, guide and mentor branch staff on State and department procurement and contract management policies and practices, internal branch processes and templates used to deliver ICT procurement and contract management services to clients.
• Research and prepare submissions, complex reports, briefing materials and correspondence, and advice to senior management on matters relating to the procurement and contract management function.

About you

We are searching for someone who:

• Supports strategic direction: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in implementing contemporary procurement and contract management strategies, policies and practices particularly in relation to ICT. (SFIA: PROC Level 5)
• Achieves results: Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills to identify and analyse issues and develop quality options and strategies to resolve complex ICT procurement and contract management issues (SFAI: SURE Level 4)
• Support productive working relationships: Well-developed ability to build and maintain appropriate relationships with team members and stakeholders. (NHS: Collaborative Working)
• Displays personal drive and integrity: Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality ICT procurement outcomes and manage conflicting priorities and tight timeframes.
• Communicates with influence: Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, including the ability to advise and influence clients and senior management on complex ICT procurement and contract management issues (NHS: Effective and strategic influencing)

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing.

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing & development

• 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.
• 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.