Job Description

Make strategic decisions that shape digital health across NSW - with benefits that support you at work and beyond

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- Permanent Full Time
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- Hybrid flexibility for work-life balance | Chatswood
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- Attractive salary, from $197,473.00 - $215,676 per annum + 12% Super + 17.5% annual leave loading
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Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday 23 rd September 2026

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Your work matters at eHealth NSW
n As the digital centre of excellence for NSW Health, we design and deliver secure, scalable technology that supports patient care across the state, helping clinicians provide better healthcare, now and into the future.

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Join eHealth NSW to create real-world impact, drive meaningful outcomes and support the health of millions every day. Learn more about us at eHealth NSW

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Join the Team
n As the Associate Director, Supplier Governance within our ICT Procurement & Asset Management team, you will lead the strategic direction of supplier governance across NSW Health's ICT supplier portfolio. Working at a statewide level, you'll drive governance frameworks, supplier performance, commercial value realisation, and supplier relationship maturity to support the digital systems and technologies underpinning healthcare delivery across New South Wales.

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In this role, you will:

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- Lead the development and implementation of NSW Health's supplier governance strategy, frameworks, policies, and maturity uplift roadmap.
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- Drive strategic supplier relationship management initiatives, including supplier segmentation, performance management, risk mitigation, and value realisation across a complex ICT supplier portfolio.
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- Lead negotiations and escalations with strategic suppliers, resolving complex commercial, contractual, and performance issues while fostering collaborative partnerships.
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- Provide expert commercial advice on supplier selection, contract management, governance practices, and dispute resolution to support organisational objectives.
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- Champion continuous improvement by strengthening supplier governance capability across NSW Health, coaching stakeholders and promoting best-practice supplier management approaches.
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- Lead and develop a high-performing team, creating a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
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About You
n You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy building strategic partnerships, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving commercial outcomes in complex environments.

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We are looking for someone who:

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- Has extensive experience in supplier governance, procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, or supplier relationship management within a large and complex organisation.
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- Demonstrates robust commercial acumen with experience leading major negotiations, managing strategic suppliers, and resolving complex contract or performance issues.
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- Can influence and engage senior executives, business leaders, suppliers, and diverse stakeholder groups to achieve shared outcomes.
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- Has a track record of leading teams and building organisational capability through coaching, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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- Brings robust knowledge of NSW Government procurement frameworks, public sector procurement practices, contract management, and commercial governance principles.
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- Holds tertiary qualifications in Business, Law, Procurement, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
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What'sin it for You?
n AteHealth NSW, our benefits are designed to provide you with the flexibility,growthand support when you need it. We provide:

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- Hybrid and adaptable working options to support balance and productivity
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- Allocated day off per month in addition to annual leave
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- Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay
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NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

📌 Associate Director, Supplier Governance (New South Wales)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 New South Wales