Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer

Queensland Health; Toowoomba Regional; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Darling Downs Health in Toowoomba is seeking a Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer to lead strategic procurement and contract initiatives across our region. You will partner with clinical, operational and corporate teams to develop practical commercial solutions that deliver value and reduce risk.

You'll provide trusted commercial advice, influence supplier performance and ensure compliance while supporting sustainable outcomes for communities across the Darling Downs.

Formación

• Experience in procurement, category management and contract management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to analyse information, solve complex problems and deliver practical outcomes.
• Customer-focused approach with commitment to compliant and value-driven results.

Responsabilidades

• Leading procurement and category initiatives that deliver value, reduce risk and support service priorities.
• Partnering with clinical, operational and corporate teams to develop practical commercial solutions and informed decisions.
• Managing contract performance and supplier relationships to maximise outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Providing trusted commercial advice that strengthens compliance, supports innovation and enables sustainable results.

Conocimientos

Procurement

Category management

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Compliance-focused

Educación

Procurement training (e.g., PCP Level 2)

Descripción del empleo

Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer

Join Darling Downs Health as a Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer in Toowoomba and help deliver smarter commercial outcomes that support healthcare services across the region. You'll lead strategic procurement and contract initiatives, build strong partnerships, and influence decisions that deliver value, efficiency and lasting benefits for our communities.

What your day could look like

As a Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer, you'll help ensure our teams have the goods, services and commercial support they need to deliver exceptional healthcare. From shaping procurement strategies to partnering with stakeholders across the health service, you'll contribute to outcomes that strengthen services and create value for communities across the Darling Downs.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

• Leading procurement and category initiatives that deliver value, reduce risk and support service priorities.
• Partnering with clinical, operational and corporate teams to develop practical commercial solutions and informed decisions.
• Managing contract performance and supplier relationships to maximise outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Providing trusted commercial advice that strengthens compliance, supports innovation and enables sustainable results.

Let's talk about you!

You're a commercially minded professional who combines technical expertise with strong relationships and sound judgement. You approach challenges with integrity, communicate with confidence, and enjoy working with others to achieve meaningful outcomes. Whether you're negotiating a complex agreement or identifying new opportunities for improvement, you'll take pride in delivering solutions that help healthcare teams focus on what matters most. You're motivated by making a genuine impact and bringing compassion, courage, dignity and innovation to the way you work.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

• Experience in procurement, category management and contract management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills.
• The ability to analyse information, solve complex problems and deliver practical outcomes.
• A customer-focused approach with a commitment to compliant and value-driven results.

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have formal procurement training, such as PCP Level 2 or equivalent, and/or experience managing diverse procurement categories in a large and complex environment.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is passionate about creating value, building trusted partnerships and delivering outcomes that support healthier communities.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region,fromTaroom in the north to Texas in thesouth,our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care.It'scomplex, challenging work that makes a real difference - and the career possibilities are endless.

Whetheryou'rea doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member,or administrator,you'llsee your impact firsthand.Here,you'llfind opportunities that simplydon'texist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, andembraceresponsibilities that would take years toaccessin larger health services.

Darling Downs Healthis where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
• Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

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