• Do you have experience in service procurement, tendering and contract drafting processes?
• Permanent, Full-time position (Part-time 0.8 FTE will be considered)
• $95 -105K + super + not-for-profit salary packaging option
• Locations: Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone (+ WFH options after completion of probation period)

This role is based in one of three locations in Tasmania; Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone, each in its own unique location to enjoy mountains, wilderness and beaches. They all offer culture, dining experiences in a relaxed and safe community setting. Short commutes to beaches, bushwalking and famous mountain biking trails make for the perfect work/life balance. So, if you want the perks of an inner-city lifestyle at a more relaxed pace, a move to Tasmania could be what you need! (Assistance with relocation may apply).

About the opportunity

Primary Health Tasmania has a unique opportunity for an experienced procurement specialist to join our small but high performing team as a Lead – Procurement and Contracts. Our procurement team is part of our Business & Finance business unit servicing the requirements for both our corporate and program delivery teams.

We are not in the business of manufacturing, logistics or capital works and do not deliver direct clinical services. So, what makes this opportunity unique? We commission (strategically procure) services in primary health care, health system changes and improvements, small grants programs, and more. We are also expanding into new ways of working with the introduction of our Business Process Management Office (BPMO).

The BPMO includes rolling out our new Business Management Centre which is leading the way to automate business processes at Primary Health Tasmania starting with procurement and contracting. This is a growth area for this team as we continue strengthening and enhancing high quality procurement and contracting process outcomes.

If you value:

• providing procurement advice across the whole business
• providing input to procurement planning in the health services area; and
• being a part of change and business improvement.

Then this role is for you!

What would you be doing

You will work closely with Manager – Procurement to provide technical support and will lead certain tendering and contracting processes as well as providing guidance to the organisation with the administration of procurement and contracting activities.

You will be supporting whole of business, incorporating procurement and related contracts for corporate, health systems improvement, planning as well as commissioning teams.

Here's what you’ll look like

• You’ll have a relevant tertiary qualification preferably in business or finance and/or demonstrated experience in a role with procurement and/or contracting responsibilities.
• You’ll have experience in administrating tenders using an electronic tender system (e.g. Tenderlink).
• You will have strong written and verbal skills and are confident to produce high quality documentation relating to procurement activities.
• You will have the ability to maintain confidentiality, assess risk, use discretion and judgement.
• You are agile, solutions focussed, have an understanding of good business process and be able to think creatively with experience managing change.
• You will work collaboratively and consultatively as part of a team, including the ability to coordinate activities and collaborate with peers and contribute to high-performance of the organisation.
• You will have demonstrated organisational skills and ability to work with limited supervision and to meet deadlines, including the capacity to work with competing priorities.
• You will use your initiative to identify, contribute to and apply continuous improvements within procurement and contracting functions.
• You’ll be a culture champion – understanding that every day, you play an important part of what makes Primary Health Tasmania a great place to work

Benefits of working with us…

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 - less tax means more take home pay
• Up to $2,650 of pre-tax income can be used to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Hybrid model of working from the office and home (after completion of probation period of 6 months)
• Discounted private health insurance
• Generous leave and family care benefits – such as, an additional 5 days of paid Carer’s Leave per year, paid Parental Leave, 3 days of paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture which embraces the diversity of its people

Here’s some information about us

We are a not-for-profit organisation funded by the Australian Government to connect care and keep Tasmanians well and out of hospital. We are one of 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in Australia and operate statewide with offices in Hobart, Launceston and Ulverstone. Our people and our values are an important part of what makes Primary Health Tasmania a great place to work. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values – respect, collaboration, results and professionalism.

How to apply

If you demonstrate a strong work ethic and have a desire to make your mark in a dynamic workplace environment, we want to hear from you.

To apply, please submit a current resumé and a cover letter which considers the essential and desirable criteria from the position description which can be found after clicking "Apply Now".

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Bron Lewis, Manager – Procurement on [email protected] or phone 03 6341 8700.

Diversity Statement

We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We recognise the richness that diversity brings to our workplace and believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their ages, nationalities, abilities, religions, genders, sexualities and cultural identities.

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