Contracts Officer

Financial Services

Ongoing Full time position - up to 40 hours per week

Managers & Administrative Officers Grade 5 (HS5)

Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers EA

(Junior rates apply to employees aged under 19 years)

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An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated Contracts Officer to be part of the senior management team within Financial Services of the West Gippsland Healthcare Group. Reporting to the General Manager WLS & Procurement, you will be responsible for the co-ordination and support to operational areas in the management of major goods and services contracts end to end across the Group, ensuring compliance with Victorian purchasing policy requirements.

Our ideal candidate will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in a Business or related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in contract administration
- Sound project management skills
- Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills
- Good computer skills, particularly in the usage of Word and Excel

The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:

- Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration, Procurement, Contract Law, or related fields. Postgraduate qualifications or professional certifications in procurement, contract management, or project management are highly desirable.
- Minimum 3 years of significant experience in government tender processes, contract management within the healthcare or public sector, including experience in managing complex contracts, procurement governance, risk management, and financial oversight.
- Proven ability to manage and develop a team, with a strong focus on performance monitoring and team growth.




- In-depth knowledge of contract fundamentals, procurement frameworks, government regulatory bodies to effectively work through contract negotiation and compliance.
- Proficiency in contract management systems (CMS), Single Digital Presence (SDP) such as Jaggaer, Oracle/SAP, or similar and modern electronic technology to improve efficiency and automate contract workflows.
- Excellent interpersonal, persuasive, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with senior leaders, internal stakeholders, and external providers in confidential and complex matters.

KEY: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement. About our organisation The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee assistance program
- Salary packaging
- Free Parking





Working with us All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance/NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV and cover letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended/optional. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any further queries, please contact PJ Jain on (03) 562 40500

Applications close: 07 October 2026* (applications may close earlier)

* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.

📌 Contracts Officer (Warragul)
🏢 Gippsland Health Alliance
📍 Warragul