Senior Procurement & Contract Manager

East Metropolitan Health Service; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

12% employer contributed superann

Fitness Passport

Job summary

East Metropolitan Health Service is seeking a Senior Procurement & Contract Manager for a permanent full-time appointment based in the Perth CBD. The role focuses on managing a Procurement and Contract unit, handling tenders, and guiding high-risk contracts within EMHS.

The successful candidate will provide expert procurement guidance to operational areas and ensure compliance with the State Procurement Act and Framework.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management within a public health or government setting.
• Knowledge of State Procurement Act and State Procurement Framework.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Procurement and Contract unit’s physical, financial and human resources.
• Oversees tender processes and ensures procurement of goods and services aligns with requirements.
• Provides expert advisory and support to Operational Areas undertaking procurement/contract activities.

Job description

About the Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a skilled and dynamic individual to appoint to a Senior Procurement & Contract Manager position that is available with the East Metropolitan Health Service. This is a Permanent, Full-Time (76 hours per fortnight) position based in the Perth CBD. In this position, the successful applicant will be responsible for the management of a range of East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) Procurement and Contract functions primarily focussing on new contracts and high-risk contracts.

• Manages the physical, financial and human resources of a Procurement and Contract unit.
• Provides management of the tender process and facilitates the efficient procurement of goods and services in accordance with State Procurement Act and Framework and Health Service requirements.
• Provides expert advice and support for Operational Areas in EMHS that undertake procurement/contract management activities.

For more information regarding this position, including a thorough breakdown of duties, reporting structures, and criteria used in assessing applicants to the role, we encourage you to refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached. For further job-related information, we encourage you to contact Grace Hockey, Principal Contract Manager, on [phone].

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within EMHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Area Profile:

The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) comprises an extensive hospital and health service network that aims to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of more than 828,000 Western Australians in its catchment area. Our hospital network works together to provide a combination of tertiary, secondary and specialist health care services including emergency and critical care, state trauma, elective and emergency surgery, general medical, mental health, inpatient and outpatient services, aged care, palliative care, rehabilitation and women’s, children’s and neonates services. The EMHS consists of Royal Perth Hospital; Mt Lawley Hospital; Armadale Health Service; Bentley Health Service; Kalamunda Hospital; St John of God Midland Public Hospital and a range of community and population health services. Click here for more information about our hospitals, or check out the video below to hear more from our staff and #comejoinus.

Employee Benefits:

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location-based allowances.
• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For information on superannuation click here.
• Fitness Passport- discounted access to select gyms, pools, and fitness centres across Australia
• Discounted Smart Rider for travel to work

Eligibility to Apply:

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote applications from people with disability. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to support you through the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] to let us know if you require any adjustments to take part in the application or selection process.

Other Conditions:

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 12th October 2026 at 4:00pm will not be accepted.