[3/11/2025] Procurement and Contract Manager

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Salary: HSO Level G8 $135,972 - $140,644 per annum Location: QEII/FSH Network Unit/Division: PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA - PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA This is a Permanent Full-Time appointment WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. About PathWest With over 2,600 employees across an extensive range of pathology and support services, PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA is committed to providing excellence and innovation in pathology testing, teaching and research. We offer around-the-clock commitment to the health needs of the entire WA community through our laboratory facilities, collection centres, results lines and on-call clinicians. Our pathology services cover the broadest range of routine, complex and rare tests, and our active teaching, research and pathology development programs assist not only in enhancing diagnostic accuracy but also in improving the understanding of disease processes and of clinical care. About the role We are seeking an experienced leader to join our Procurement and Contract Team. The Procurement and Contract Manager is responsible for delivering efficient, compliant, and value-for-money Procurement and Contract Management outcomes in accordance with WA Health and Government policies. This role focuses on complex and high-risk procurements and contracts and is responsible for actively managing vendor performance and relationships. To find out more about the role Please contact Aus Molan, Director - Procurement and Supplier Relations on 08 6152 1270. For the full duties and role requirement Please see the attached JobDescription Form. 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. Eligibility to Apply 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). Other Conditions WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with PathWest 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. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. What we offer In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include: - Access to generous salary packaging arrangements. Including: - Up to $9,010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses - Up to $2,650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire - Access to negotiated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and related expenses - 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here. - Diverse and inclusive culture - Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance - Flexible working arrangements - Flexible leave arrangements - Wellness support including discounted gym membership - Professional and location based allowances PathWest supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. Application Instructions Please apply online by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button and submit: - A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees (It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager), and - A statement of no more than 3 pages addressing the selection criteria found in the Job Description Form. If you experienced difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr