Principal Contract Manager Services

SA Health
Job reference: 855009
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Corporate and Systems Support Services – Procurement Supply Chain Management (PSCM)
• Salary: $106,512 to $115,137 – ASO7 – Ongoing

About Procurement and Supply Chain Management (PSCM), SAHealth

Procurement and Supply Chain Management Services (PSCM) in SAHealth plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless sourcing ofgoods and services to ensure the delivery of healthcare services toSouth Australians. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to procureessential supplies, negotiate the best value for our patients, andengage with stakeholders to optimise our supply chainfunctions.

Did you know?

A career in PSCM can be incredibly fulfilling. It enables you tomake a significant impact on the healthcare industry by ensuringthe availability of critical resources when and where they areneeded the most. Your work directly supports the efficientoperation of healthcare services and contributes to the broaderpublic good.

For an exclusive look at their progress, watch a videoof their brand new Distribution Centre and meet the ExecutiveDirector, Andrea Andrews.  

Key responsibilities:

As a Principal Contract Manager, overseeing key result areas andresponsibilities essential for strategic success. Your role willinvolve providing expert advice on best practices in contractmanagement, developing and implementing strategies in collaborationwith key stakeholders, and reviewing documentation and proposedvariations.

You will assess risks, establish mitigation strategies, andmonitor risks, particularly for complex contracts across multiplesites. Managing contract and provider/supplier performance,resolving issues, and ensuring delivery performance are vitalaspects of this role.

Additionally, you will research and analyse information onstrategic goods and services, support stakeholders, createstrategies for supplier/provider development, and maintain businesssystems that support procurement and contract management processes.The position also entails quality assurance, continuousimprovement, and adherence to legislative requirements.Establishing and managing relationships with key suppliers, SAHealth staff, and other government agencies are integral tosuccess. Furthermore, you will lead and manage a team, prioritisingworkloads, making decisions based on risk assessment and businessneeds, fostering staff development, and maintaining ethicalstandards. Join us in contributing to the success of SA Healththrough effective contract management practices.

About You:

The ideal candidate for the Principal Contract Manager roleshould excel in building credibility with senior stakeholders,designing effective stakeholder communication, and leading teamswhile ensuring probity requirements are met. They must bringexperience in interpreting terms and conditions, contractmanagement, and implementing organisational change.

A strong grasp of contemporary contract management principles,Australian Contract Law, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel,and PowerPoint is essential. Desirable qualifications include atertiary degree in relevant fields and the ability to envisionalternative solutions, along with experience in engaging diversestakeholders and advocating for variety reduction.

Key Requirements

To be eligible for this position, you must meet the followingcriteria:

• Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
• A tertiary degree in procurement, commerce, finance, economics, business management, law, or equivalent and relevant previous experience in a similar position.
• Willingness to undergo a police check and provide immunisation records (due to the healthcare environment).
• A passion for Procurement and supply chain management and a strong desire to contribute to healthcare improvement

Soft skills and Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build credibility and rapport with senior stakeholders, fostering trust and cooperations
• Lead and facilitate teams
• Appropriate decisions and ensuring choices are transparent and defensible
• Developing and implementing change strategies to address challenges with organisation and supply markets
• Anticipate potential problems and redesign process and system to minimize their reoccurrence
• Capacity to plan and prioritise workloads, provide direction to staff, foster staff development through coaching and training, and manage staff performance

Join us in creating a healthier future for South Australia!

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal HistoryCheck and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouragedto apply. Job ref: 855009

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is CategoryC (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Conditions

• It is mandatory that no person, whether or not already working in SA Health, may be appointed to a position in SA Health unless they have provided the a satisfactory current Criminal and Relevant History Screening, as required by the SA Health Criminal and Relevant History Screening Policy Directive.
• For appointment in a Prescribed Position under the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act (2016), a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required from the Department for Human Services Screening Unit. For other positions, a satisfactory National Police Certificate (NPC) assessment is required.
• For ‘Prescribed Positions’ under the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act (2016), the individual’s WWCCs must be renewed every 5 years from the date of issue; and for ‘Approved Aged Care Provider Positions’ every 3 years from date of issue as required by the Accountability Principles 2014 issued pursuant to the Aged Care Act 1997 (Cth).
• Appointment is subject to immunisation risk category requirements. There may be ongoing immunisation requirements that must be met.
•  Depending on work requirements the incumbent may be transferred to other locations across SA Health to perform work appropriate to classification, skills and capabilities either on a permanent or temporary basis subject to relevant provisions of the Public Sector Act 2009 for Public Sector employees or the SA Health (Health Care Act) Human Resources Manual for Health Care Act employees.
• The incumbent may be required to participate in Counter Disaster activities including attendance, as required, at training programs and exercises to develop the necessary skills required to participate in responses in the event of a disaster and/or major incident.

Enquiries

Cindy Nguyen

Recruitment Partner

E-mail:  ************@harrisonmcmillan.com.au

Application Closing Date

Monday, 26th of February 2024 – 9am

855009 - Principal Contract Manager Services - Procurement SupplyChain Management - Role Description.pdf

Applications close: 26/02/2024 09:00 AM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.