Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer

Northern Territory PHN leads the development and coordination of an equitable, comprehensive primary health care system and an engaged health workforce driven by community needs.

Salary: $87,493 + Super

Benefits: Generous salary packaging, six weeks annual leave and flexible working arrangements
Location: Darwin

About the Opportunity

The Procurement Officer is responsible for supporting the procurement of services and activities for NT PHN. This is achieved through a best practice approach to the sourcing and procurement of services in line with NT PHN procurement policies and procedures.

About the role

Reporting to the Procurement Business Partner, the Procurement Officer is accountable for:

• Coordinating procurement and evaluation processes in accordance with NT PHN policies and procedures.
• Maintaining a best practice approach to procurement through the application of standardised procedures incorporating probity, due diligence, risk, and conflict of interest.
• Coordinating and administering an integrated and timely tender and procurement service to ensure successful and efficient commissioning in accordance with defined timeframes.
• Contributing to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of best practice processes, procedures and systems relating to procurement and contract management to support the successful delivery of high-level program outcomes.
• Supporting documentation, tracking, and reporting on all procurement activities.
• Engaging in a partnership approach with key internal and external stakeholders to promote a shared understanding and application of procurement within NT PHN commissioning processes, including provision of advice, education, and development activities to support improved capacity and successful commissioning outcomes for NT PHN.
• Support the Procurement team to achieve organisational priorities as required.

What's in it for You

• Working for NT PHN means being a part of an organisation with a bigger picture purpose to improve health care outcomes for Territorians
• Enjoy up to $15,899 of salary sacrifice and a generous base salary
• Enjoy a vast, fast paced and challenging work environment where you will work as a part of a dynamic, supportive and collaborative team
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements, work life balance and a positive, professional work culture
• Receive 6 weeks leave per annum
• Enjoy the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and career
• Have the freedom to apply innovative and creative thinking
• Enjoy bring your dog to work Fridays and active social club

Commitment to Reconciliation

NT PHN is committed to undertaking all work within a culturally inclusive, sensitive and safe framework that supports Reconciliation. The NT PHN Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan shows our commitment and dedication to embedding reconciliation initiatives into business and our everyday work.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged for all NT PHN positions.

Application Requirements

Please send through an updated CV, along with a cover letter outlining your skills and abilities. To apply for this role, you must have a legal right to work in Australia.

Visit our website https://www.ntphn.org.au/about/join-us/

If you have any questions or for more information about the role, please contact Renee Roos Governance & Procurement Lead on 08 8982 1***.

Applications close Friday 05 April 2024