Procurement and Contract Management Officer

Procurement and Contract Management Officer

Location:
Western Australia (South Hedland, or Perth based with regular travel to the Pilbara region)

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time appointments.

We currently have 1 x position available.

Position Profile:
We are seeking suitably experienced candidates to join our friendly team.
This position is responsible for managing a portfolio of procurements and contracts, and provides specialist advice, support, guidance, and direction on a range of procurement, contract management compliance and associated matters.
In addition, this position manages contracts and contract renewal, where the WA Country Health Service funds providers to provide health services and goods, including negotiating service specifications and reporting requirements, managing contract compliance and monitoring and reviewing contract performance.

Area Profile:
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area.
The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia.
Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Eligibility to Apply:
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

Other Conditions:
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).
Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position.
An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
Appointments may be made from this pool until 29/08/2025.

Employee Benefits:
In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
  
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements.
  
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance.
  
• Flexible working arrangements.
  
• Flexible leave arrangements.
  
• Other professional and location-based allowances.
  

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered.
We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future.

For Further Job Related Information:
We encourage you to contact Nick Mildenhall on 0458 323 612.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Application Instructions:
Applicants are requested to apply online ( It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.

Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:
00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service.
WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.