Strategic Contracts and Procurement Manager, SA Biomedical Engineering

SA Health - Dept for Health and Wellbeing; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health – Department for Health and Wellbeing, Infrastructure – SA Biomedical Engineering, is seeking a Strategic Contracts and Procurement Manager to lead the strategic analysis, procurement and ongoing management of consolidated service contracts for Biomedical Equipment across SA Health.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the role provides specialist contract management, procurement and commercial advice to support planning, establishment, implementation, monitoring, renewal and

Qualifications

• Strategic contract management and procurement experience
• Commercial advisory to senior stakeholders
• Contract governance and performance monitoring

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic analysis, procurement and management of consolidated service contracts for Biomedical Equipment across SA Health.
• Provide expert contract management and commercial advice to support complex decision-making and risk management.
• Develop statewide contract strategies, governance frameworks and service delivery models.
• Monitor and renew contracts to deliver value for money and consistency across LHNs and SCSS.

Job description

Strategic Contracts and Procurement Manager, SA Biomedical Engineering

• 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.

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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).

• May be required to travel intrastate or interstate for training or to conduct work at other SA BME sites, client sites or related industry sites (SA Health and non-SA Health).
• May be required to stay over-night for short periods away from home.
• Will be required to have a valid driver’s licence and to abide by any relevant SA Health guidelines related to use of motor vehicles if driving is a job requirement.

The Department for Health and Wellbeing assists the Minister for Health and Wellbeing, to set the policy framework and strategic directions for SA Health.

The department supports the delivery of public health services, formulates health policy, facilitates public and consumer consultation on health issues, and monitors the performance of South Australia’s health system by providing timely advice, research and administrative support.

The Department for Health and Wellbeing assists the Minister for Health and Wellbeing, to set the policy framework and strategic directions for SA Health.

The department supports the delivery of public health services, formulates health policy, facilitates public and consumer consultation on health issues, and monitors the performance of South Australia’s health system by providing timely advice, research and administrative support.