Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Full-time | On-site – Joondalup Health Campus

Ramsay Health Care is a leading global provider of private hospitals and primary care clinics, with more than 70 facilities across Australia and a team of 35,000 dedicated employees. Since 1964, we've been committed to delivering exceptional patient care, guided by The Ramsay Way philosophy of 'People Caring for People'.

We're proud to be recognised as an employer of choice, with a strong focus on employee wellbeing, professional development and long-term career growth. As we continue to grow, we remain dedicated to creating a bright future—for our people and the communities we serve.

The Opportunity

Ramsay Health Care is offering the opportunity to strategically manage the contract between the Hospital and the State Government's Department of Health based at Joondalup Health Campus, ensuring effective partnerships that align with budget and organisational objectives, and the continued delivery of high-quality public health services.

About the Role

As Contracts Manager, you will play a vital role in strategically managing the contract between the Hospital and the State Government's Department of Health, ensuring Ramsay Health Care continues to deliver high-quality public services in alignment with organisational and budgetary objectives.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage a small team responsible for contract administration, reporting and performance monitoring, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Build and maintain a strong, collaborative relationship with the Department of Health, negotiating terms, services, pricing and funding arrangements to support Ramsay's best interests.
• Provide expert advice to the Executive Committee on all matters relating to the public contract, including compliance requirements, service delivery targets and financial forecasting.
• Monitor hospital and departmental performance against contractual targets, escalating issues where required and ensuring contractual reporting requirements are consistently met.
• Support the Director – Corporate Services and Contracts and hospital leadership team by contributing to strategic planning, growth initiatives and continuous improvement activities aligned with Ramsay's broader objectives.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including clinicians, executives and government representatives to promote the hospital's services and foster constructive, long-term partnerships.
• Apply strong commercial acumen to manage budgets, forecast activity and secure appropriate funding for public health services, ensuring financial sustainability.
• Play an active role in driving innovation and change management, particularly in clinical process improvements and the ongoing development of hospital services.

Please note: In line with project requirements, there may occasionally be work outside standard Monday–Friday hours. Flexible work arrangements are available to ensure appropriate balance and compensation for this time.

About You

You are a skilled and commercially astute professional with a proven ability to lead people, manage complex agreements and work confidently with high-value stakeholders. You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing and developing a small team, with a focus on coaching, mentoring and performance outcomes.
• Strong commercial acumen, with proven ability to negotiate complex contract terms, dispute and change management, pricing and funding arrangements while aligning outcomes with budgetary and organisational objectives and value for money.
• Experience in collaboratively managing high-value stakeholder relationships, including government, clinicians and executive teams, with highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Sound understanding of compliance, reporting requirements and systems relevant to private healthcare (or a similarly complex environment), supported by advanced computer literacy and statistical analysis capabilities - proficiency in SAP and Meditech, plus some automation knowledge will be highly regarded.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Logistics or Supply Management (postgraduate qualifications in health, business, or management desirable).
• Preferably solid exposure to the healthcare sector in particular, hands-on experience with Public-Private Partnerships.

What's in it for you?

• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, plus access to Ramsay Rewards—our exclusive discounts program with over 100 major retailers.
• Advance your career with free access to LinkedIn Learning, the Ramsay Leadership Academy and a variety of professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Achieve work-life balance with flexible work options and 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program, offering confidential counselling and support.
• Join a team committed to making a difference in healthcare and contribute to meaningful work that delivers high-quality care across the industry.

To apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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