Associate Director, Statewide Engagement & Sourcing

eHealth NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 197,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $197,473–$215,676 AUD per

Superannuation 12%

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Job summary

eHealth NSW in Sydney seeks an Associate Director, Statewide Engagement & Sourcing to lead procurement engagement and statewide sourcing initiatives supporting NSW Health's digital transformation.

You will work across Local Health Districts, specialty networks and pillar organisations, partnering with senior stakeholders to identify ICT priorities, drive adoption of statewide arrangements and deliver sourcing outcomes that improve value and benefits realisation across the health system.

Qualifications

• Has extensive experience leading strategic procurement, sourcing or category management functions within a large, complex organisation.
• Experience across technology or ICT procurement is highly desirable.
• Strong ability to engage with executives and stakeholders to influence procurement strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide ICT sourcing programs and major procurement initiatives from planning to tendering and contract establishment.
• Partner with senior leaders across NSW Health to align sourcing strategies with statewide priorities.
• Provide expert advice on procurement strategy, governance, probity and risk management for high-value ICT procurements.
• Drive adoption of statewide ICT contracts and sourcing arrangements for measurable benefits and value.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team with a culture of collaboration, improvement and innovation.

Job description

Associate Director, Statewide Engagement & Sourcing (Health Manager Level 6)

Make strategic decisions that shape digital health across NSW – with benefits that support you at work and beyond

• Permanent Full Time
• Hybrid flexibility for work-life balance | Chatswood
• Attractive salary, from $197,473.00 - $215,676 per annum + 12% Super + 17.5% annual leave loading

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Join the Team

As the Associate Director, Statewide Engagement & Sourcing, you will lead procurement engagement and statewide sourcing initiatives that support NSW Health's digital transformation agenda. Working across Local Health Districts, specialty networks and pillar organisations, you'll partner with senior stakeholders to identify ICT procurement priorities, drive the adoption of statewide procurement arrangements, and deliver strategic sourcing outcomes that improve value, consistency and benefits realisation across the health system.

In this role, you will:

• Lead statewide ICT sourcing programs and major procurement initiatives, from procurement planning and market engagement through to tendering, negotiation and contract establishment.
• Partner with senior leaders across NSW Health to understand procurement needs, build strong relationships and align sourcing strategies with statewide priorities.
• Provide expert advice on procurement strategy, governance, probity and risk management for complex, high-value ICT procurements.
• Drive the adoption of statewide ICT contracts and sourcing arrangements, delivering measurable benefits, savings and improved procurement outcomes across the health system.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team while fostering a collaborative, customer-focused culture that supports continuous improvement and innovation.

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About You

You'll thrive in this role if you're a strategic procurement leader who enjoys building strong partnerships, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering complex sourcing outcomes at scale.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has extensive experience leading strategic procurement, sourcing or category management functions within a large and complex organisation, ideally across technology or ICT environments.
• Builds trusted relationships and can confidently engage, influence and negotiate with executives, government stakeholders, customers and suppliers.
• Brings strong commercial acumen, with demonstrated experience leading high-value procurement programs, managing risk and delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Has proven leadership experience, developing high-performing teams and driving procurement improvements, governance and operational excellence.
• Holds relevant tertiary qualifications in business, procurement, supply chain, technology or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

What’s in it for You?

At eHealth NSW, our benefits are designed to provide you with the flexibility, growth and support when you need it. We provide:

• Hybrid and flexible working options to support balance and productivity
• Allocated day off per month in addition to annual leave
• Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay

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Your work matters at eHealth NSW

As the digital centre of excellence for NSW Health, we design and deliver secure, scalable technology that supports patient care across the state, helping clinicians provide better healthcare, now and into the future.

Join eHealth NSW to create real-world impact, drive meaningful outcomes and support the health of millions every day. Learn more about us at eHealth NSW