BEMS Contract Officer

About the work unit / facility

Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services / Facilities, Infrastructure and Support Services / Townsville University Hospital

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship and professional development initiatives.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Salary range: $105,568 to $114,861 p.a. (AO5)

4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading

12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS), Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services (BEMS) is seeking an enthusiastic team member to join the BEMS Management Team in providing a professional approach to the delivery of plant and infrastructure maintenance services supporting patient care and staff accommodation throughout THHS.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

Whilst not mandatory, it is highly desirable that the Contracts and Procurement officer will have achieved or be willing to achieve a minimum of a QLD PCP level 2: Intermediate Procurement certification.

Highly regarded: Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in contract management and administration including planning and supplier performance management as it relates to provision of maintenance and construction services.

Highly regarded: Demonstrated experience and/or understanding of core strategic objectives in procuring for the Queensland government.

Highly regarded: Demonstrated understanding of probity and integrity requirements in government procurement.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:

Michael Ward on

Apply ONLINE:

Applications close: Thursday, 4 September 2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.