ICT Procurement and Contract Specialist

About the role:

The ICT Procurement and Contract Specialist, Digital Hospital Supplier Management in the Operations and Performance Branch provides comprehensive procurement and contract management advice and support to eHealth business units delivering patient critical information systems to Hospitals and Health services and the Department across Queensland.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Assist with managing strategic ICT contracts in accordance with the Queensland Government Contract Management Framework including developing and executing contract management plans and associated artefacts; outcome and benefits reporting; maintaining effective stakeholder consultation and actively resolving issues.
• Draft, develop, negotiate, and execute Queensland Information Technology Contracting contracts for the supply of ICT products and services.
• Provide high-level advice to clients in a relevant, timely and accurate manner on matters relating to the contract management and procurement related functions.
• Advise, guide and mentor branch staff on State and department procurement and contract management policies and practices, internal branch processes and templates used to deliver ICT procurement and contract management services to clients.
• Maintain a detailed digital record of ICT procurement processes, decisions and contractual arrangements, which meet prescribed requirements of legislation and related probity, accountability and audit policies.
• Contribute to a high level of professional practice by maintaining a sound knowledge of contemporary procurement and contract management strategies, policies and practices and an awareness of Government priorities and initiatives that have implications for the procurement and contract management function.

Role fit:

Essential requirements for this role are:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in implementing contemporary procurement and contract management strategies, policies and practices particularly in relation to ICT. (SFIA: PROC Level 5)
• Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills to identify and analyse issues and develop quality options and strategies to resolve complex ICT procurement and contract management issues (SFAI: SURE Level 4)
• Well-developed ability to build and maintain appropriate relationships with team members and stakeholders. (NHS: Collaborative Working)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality ICT procurement outcomes and manage conflicting priorities and tight timeframes.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, including the ability to advise and influence clients and senior management on complex ICT procurement and contract management issues (NHS: Effective and strategic influencing)

Why work for us:

• Career training and development
• Generous leave entitlements
• Competitive salaries
• Employee wellbeing programs

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.