Procurement and Contract Manager

Salary: HSO Level G8 $135,972 - $140,644 per annum Location: Nedlands and Perth CBD Unit/Division: Perth Children's Hospital > CAHS Procurement, Infrastructure and Contract Management Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time Driveexcellence in procurement and enable the deliver of efficient andhigh quality health services to WA’s children. Vacancy ReferenceNo. 707021 We have one fixed term(12 months) full time position available with possibility ofextension and permanency. Aboutthe Role The Child and AdolescentHealth Service (CAHS) are seeking a skilled Procurement &Contract Manager to join our collaborative team and facilitate the efficient procurement of goods and services, including community services, ICT, infrastructure and maintenance works, in alignment with WA Health and State Government policy. Reporting to the Director Procurement and Contract Manager, you will lead procurement planning, tender development, evaluation, and contract implementation. You will also actively manage contractor relationships while providing guidance, and strategic oversight of procurement and contract management activities. You will have opportunity to enhance your understanding of health service operations and contribute to high-value, strategically important projects that underpin CAHS’s mission to deliver world-class healthcare for children, young people, and families across Western Australia. Your ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders across government, health service providers, and the private sector will be key to achieving strategic procurement and service delivery outcomes. Key responsibilitiesinclude: - Managing the full contract lifecycle, from initiation to close-out, ensuring service continuity and performance monitoring. - Analysing quarterly procurement reports to identify non-compliance, leakage, and contract gaps — and develop solutions to improve compliance and value-for-money outcomes. - Promoting governance, fraud prevention, and the use of vetted, value-driven contractors. - Interpreting financial and operational data (including Excel-based reports) to prioritise procurement actions and inform decision‑making. - Providing specialist advice, lead negotiations, and contribute to health service investment planning, representing the Senior Procurement and Contract Manager on committees, meetings, and working groups as required. Aboutour Team The Procurement and Contract Management team at the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) play a vital role in ensuring that all goods, services, and works procured across the organisation deliver best value, meet compliance standards, and support the delivery of safe, high-quality care to children, young people, and their families. Our team provides expert advice, guidance, and oversight for all procurement and contracting activities in accordance with WA Health and State Government policies and legislation, CAHS’s strategic priorities and operational needs. We are a collaborative and solutions‑focused team, committed to continuous improvement, integrity, and best practice in health service procurement. We partner with teams across the organisation to manage compliance, balance strategic thinking with operational delivery, and ensure governance, integrity, and value for money. We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following: - A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in no more than 2-3 pages. - A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience. - The name, email and contact details of tworeferees who can be contacted to provide an employment reference (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees). SelectionCriteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. Role relatedquestions: We encourage you to contact Eloise Hodge (Director Procurement and Contract Management) on phone 0423 090 904 or email Eloise.Hodge@health.wa.gov.au with any specific questions related to this role. Help in submittingyour application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Eligibility: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). OtherConditions: 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. WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. This is a recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted. - 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 30 November 2026. AboutCAHS: The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 170 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here. CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion , Collaboration , Equity , Respect , Excellence and Accountability . During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with these values. Supportfor your interview process CAHS strives to ensure the interview process caters to the access needs of all applicants, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team via email CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au or phone on +61 8 6456 0321 prior to your interview if any reasonable adjustment to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries needs to be made. 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