The purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership, direction and oversight of contract management practices across a portfolio of high-value and high-risk contracts, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and the delivery of sustainable financial, operational and service outcomes.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Principal Contract Management Specialist to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern Current South Wales region of Australia.

You will

- Provide strategic direction and oversight for complex, high-value and high-risk contracts critical to organisational performance
- Partner with procurement to support effective organisational outcomes
- Represent the organisation in high-level negotiations with suppliers and external stakeholders
- Develop and oversee contract management strategies and plans for complex contracts are clearly defined and achieved

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

- While not mandatory, the following would be well regarded:
- A relevant qualification in procurement, contract management, law, business or a related commercial discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex, high-value or strategic contracts across the full contract lifecycle.
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience in contract performance management, negotiations and resolving complex contract issues




- Experience working collaboratively with procurement teams across sourcing and contract management phases.
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
- Flexible work options
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $144,315 - $154,879 per annum

About Us

Procurement and Contract Management is a core service line within the Financial Services Division, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare through effective, transparent and value-for-money procurement practices.

The service provides expert advice and oversight across the procurement and contract lifecycle, enabling strong governance and alignment with organisation priorities.

About Gold Coast Health

- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

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