Procurement Business Analyst

The Team:

The Procurement Advisory team is responsible for the majority of goods and services contracts for the Department of Health (DoH) and Tasmania Health Service. The team works closely with our customers being Departmental staff, to focus on delivering efficiencies via the procurement function.

The Role:

Support the Department of Health in the monitoring and reporting of financial performance in relation to procurement activities including the undertaking of analysis and the preparation of reports detailing contract spend, identification of efficiencies; and calculation of any potential refunds/rebates owing to the Department.

The Procurement Business Analyst provides advice, leadership and support to assist the relevant Manager in the review and monitoring of the Department of Health (DoH) performance in relation to budgetary and financial targets including:

• Provide support to the Department of Health (DoH) in the monitoring and reporting of financial performance, and related queries and correspondence.
• Leading specific projects and research and analysis in relation to procurement and financial matters.

You will need:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of business systems, accrual and cash accounting concepts and accounting procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in research, investigation and analytical skills with an ability to clearly articulate the results and recommend actions to make improvements
• Demonstrated experience in computer systems with respect to financial, human resource and activity systems. High Level spreadsheet skills are essential.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary:

$98,255 to $103,069 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Procurement Business

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*Applications from agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Ben Quor

Strategic Manager - Procurement

Phone:

E-mail:

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Applications close: 11:55pm on Sunday, 9 November 2025