Strategic Procurement and Contracts Leader - Infrastructure

Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work

Professional development

Diversity & collaboration

EAP access

Private health discounts

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Darling Downs Health in regional Queensland seeks a Senior Manager Procurement and Contracts – Infrastructure and Maintenance to lead strategic commercial outcomes across a diverse portfolio. You’ll shape long‑term strategies, build trusted partnerships and influence major decisions that support quality care for communities.

You’ll mentor and grow a high-performing team, drive governance, risk management and continuous improvement, and partner with leaders and suppliers to deliver sustainable

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading procurement, commercial or contract management functions.
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, governance and risk management.
• Track record of leading teams to deliver complex outcomes in dynamic environments.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical decision‑making and ethical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement and contract initiatives across infrastructure and maintenance portfolios.
• Build strong relationships with leaders, suppliers and partners to achieve shared goals.
• Guide complex commercial decisions balancing innovation, governance and risk.
• Develop capability within the team and drive continuous improvement across procurement and contract management practices.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Governance & risk

Team leadership

Education

Formal procurement qualification

Job description

Darling Downs Health in regional Queensland seeks a Senior Manager Procurement and Contracts – Infrastructure and Maintenance to lead strategic commercial outcomes across a diverse portfolio. You’ll shape long‑term strategies, build trusted partnerships and influence major decisions that support quality care for communities.

You’ll mentor and grow a high-performing team, drive governance, risk management and continuous improvement, and partner with leaders and suppliers to deliver sustainable