Strategic Contracts and Procurement Manager, SA Biomedical Engineering

Health; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 106,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health seeks a Strategic Contracts and Procurement Manager for the SA Biomedical Engineering unit in Adelaide. The role focuses on strategic analysis, procurement and ongoing management of consolidated service contracts for biomedical equipment across SA Health, reporting to the Operations Manager.

You will provide specialist contract management and commercial advice to support planning, establishment, implementation, monitoring, renewal and continuous improvement of contracts with LHNs and

Responsibilities

• Strategic contract management, procurement and commercial advice to support planning, establishment, implementation, monitoring, renewal and continuous improvement of consolidated contract arrangements.
• Provide expert contract management, procurement and commercial advice to senior stakeholders to support complex decision-making and risk management.
• Develop and implement statewide contract strategies, governance frameworks and performance monitoring processes for outsourced biomedical engineering services.

Job description

Strategic Contracts and Procurement Manager, SA Biomedical Engineering

Job no: 949293
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Western
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Procurement and Supply Chain and Contract Management, Project and Program Management

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Infrastructure – SA Biomedical Engineering
• Salary: $105,747 to $111,854 – ASO6 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 2 Years

Overview:

The Strategic Contracts and Procurement Manager is responsible for the strategic analysis, procurement and ongoing management of Consolidated Service Contracts associated with Biomedical Equipment across SA Health.

• Reporting to the Operations Manager, the role provides specialist contract management, procurement and commercial advice to support the planning, establishment, implementation, monitoring, renewal and continuous improvement of consolidated contract arrangements on behalf of Local Health Networks (LHNs) and Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS), where consolidation delivers value for money, service consistency and effective risk management.
• The role provides expert contract management, procurement and commercial advice to senior stakeholders, to support complex decision-making, resolve contractual and operational issues, manage risks, and influence effective statewide outcomes through collaborative stakeholder engagement and consultation.
• The role is accountable for the development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of statewide contract strategies, governance frameworks, service delivery models, performance monitoring processes, financial management practices and stakeholder engagement activities in relation to outsourced biomedical engineering service arrangements.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref: 949293

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A 'National Police Certificate' NPC (also known as a 'Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check' NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact).

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Enquiries

Alana Wiskin / Linda Basile
SA BME Administrative Coordinator
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

Monday, 5 October 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 949293 - Strategic Contracts and Procurement Manager - Infrastructure - Role Description.pdf
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Advertised: 19 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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