Digital Procurement and Contract Advisor

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Digital Procurement and Contract Advisor to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

Provide influential Information Computer Technology procurement and commercial advice to executive and senior management
Support the Digital Sourcing Manager to develop annual ICT procurement plans that align to budgets and all planning
Undertake all aspects of ICT procurement in accordance with all relevant policies
Consult and work with industry and key internal stakeholders to drive supplier innovation and identify key sourcing and demand management initiatives

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:
While not mandatory, it is expected that applicants will have significant relevant ICT procurement experience, including significant sourcing and contract management experience. The combination of relevant commercial and government ICT procurement experience, together with GITC/QITC experience would be highly regarded
A relevant academic qualification and/or membership of a professional procurement body would also be highly regarded in addition to experience with ServiceNow, SharePoint and the MS Office suite
Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

**Benefits**:
Flexible work options
Career Development
Salary Packaging
Modern Facilities
Diverse Work Culture
Research Opportunities
12.75% super
17.5% leave loading

Salary

Temporary full time (12 months with possibility of extension)
Base salary ranging from $121 360 - $129 998 per annum

About Us

Digital Sourcing at Gold Coast Health is accountable for end-to-end Information Computer Technology (ICT) procurement, including category management, sourcing (tendering) and contract management for ICT related goods and services. This includes providing expertise and advice to the organisation to achieve best value for money, leveraging State-wide buying power to minimise costs, driving supplier innovation and considering the impact to our local community through our procurement decision making.

The team looks for individuals that have a strong collaborative focus, are comfortable working across boundaries in delivery, are self-directed and proactive, and build trust by delivering on commitments. Alongside all these responsibilities, our division has a stretch target to create and establish the Gold Coast Health Improvement System - one which embeds a culture of continuous improvement.

About Gold Coast Health

Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC655513