Procurement Officer
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $42.58 - $56.65 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ585033
About the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology is currently seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Procurement Officer to join the Commercial Team at in St Leonards. This is a part-time role, working four days a week.
You'll become part of a supportive and collaborative team that values open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to the goals of NSW Health Pathology. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you!
We operate more than 60 laboratories and around 200 collection centres across NSW and conduct over 60 million tests per annum. Our network of pathologists are supported by scientists, technicians and support staff who quickly and accurately assess samples so clinical teams can make the best possible treatment decisions for patients. We encourage our staff to be involved in research and innovation opportunities to help create safer, healthier communities. Our Forensic & Analytical Science Service provides independent, objective analysis to the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems.
What we can offer you
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
- The Procurement Officer will provide procurement expertise and assist stakeholders to plan, source and manage procurement arrangements in line with NSW Health Procurement Policy to effectively meet organisational and business objectives, as well as support both the Procurement Manager and Commercial Manager in complex procurement projects.
- Act as the Oracle Gatekeeper for NSW Health Pathology (NSWHP) in reviewing Oracle requisitions to ensure accuracy and alignment with NSW Health Procurement Policy and financial and standardisation processes.
- Compile, maintain and manage data analytics and reporting to inform statewide Procurement initiatives and opportunities. Provide reports, analyses and advice to support procurement decision-making.
- Drive procurement compliance through promotion and education of the NSW Health Procurement Policy, use of existing contracts and identifying opportunities to reduce spend out of contract.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Experience in procurement and contracts, including relevant qualifications or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in a procurement environment with an understanding of Oracle (or similar) financial system.
- Detailed understanding and application of the principles of responsible financial management in procurement with and an understanding of procurement rules in line with NSW Procurement guidelines.
- Proven engagement, collaboration and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to build, maintain and use relationships with customers, staff and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills to create effective procurement spend, compliance and savings reports, as well as written reports.
- Demonstrated advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and problem solving.
- Efficient, effective planning and use of own time in the setting of priorities to achieve set objectives with the resources available and within set time frames. Demonstrated ability to initiate, prioritise, and complete required tasks to meet strict.
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For role related queries or questions contact Arun Sen on Arun.Sen@health.nsw.gov.au
Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
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If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
