Procurement Advisor

The purpose of the Procurement Advisor role is to provide advice regarding the management and coordination of the procurement governance and contract management activities across Queensland Health.

Your key responsibilities:

• Provide high quality advice and support to the customers in relation to category management, contracting and end to end supply of all medical and non-medical goods and services.
• Coordinate and provide support and guidance in relation to the preparation of documentation relating to System Procurement activities.
• Proactively engage with stakeholders to promote the procurement governance function and ensure that clients are aware of leading practices, systems, tools, templates and training.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of leading practice procurement governance and contracting frameworks, services, systems, tools, templates training across Queensland Health.

Role fit

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Knowledge of the fundamental principles, concepts, processes, and procedures related to end-to-end procurement, contracts management and strategic chain activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain stakeholder relationships to support effective business change.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to coordinate multiple tasks within agreed timeframes.
• Proven high level written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to provide advice, to influence and to negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:

 Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 38 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

 Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.