Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within eHealth. The Senior ICT Procurement and Contracts Officer, eHealth Contracts and Procurement, 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.

What you'll do

- 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 perks 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.
- Plan procurement processes, draft sourcing documentation, manage release and evaluation processes.
- Develop, implement, and effectively manage review of supplier management and contract improvement strategies.
- 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.
- Ensure procurement processes are in accordance with the Queensland Procurement Policy and department policies and procedures.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and periodic review of procurement systems, strategies, policies and processes.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

- 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 with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing.

- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
- Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
- Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
- Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
- Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

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.

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📌 ICT Procurement & Contract Specialist (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Brisbane