Deputy Director Contracts and Procurement
Country to Coast Queensland (CCQ) delivers the primary health network (PHN) program for Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast on behalf of the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing. CCQ has an ambitious agenda to design and deliver world recognised primary health outcomes for the people in their region. Achieving this will require CCQ as a commissioning organisation to not only focus on primary health service provision, but also the environmental, social and cultural determinants of health which support communities to live their best lives.
Our diverse region covers 161,108 km2 from Sunshine Coast to Rockhampton and across to Emerald. The population in the region is just under 1M people with around 68% living regionally or remotely and more than 28% living in the most disadvantaged quintile.
Wecollaborate with our community to provide exceptional primary healthcare servicesto reduce health inequalities for our region. CCQ has seven key priorities for health improvement: mental health, alcohol and other drugs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, population health, health workforce, digital health and aged care.
About the role
The Deputy Director Contracts and Procurement leads CCQ's procurement and contract management function, providing strategic and operational leadership to ensure procurement and contract activities within commissioning cycle are effective, compliant and outcomes-focused. The role is responsible for strengthening governance, managing risk, supporting and building organisational capability to deliver value for money and positive health outcomes across the region.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic
Drive delivery of CCQ strategic objectives through best-practice procurement and contract management, with line-of-sight to the Balanced Scorecard priorities (Regional Leadership and Collaboration; Invest for Outcomes and Impact; Building the Capability of the Primary Health System; Enhanced Internal Capabilities).
Lead end-to-end commissioning procurement strategy and planning (including market approach, probity, evaluation governance and due diligence) to support outcomes-focused investment decisions. Ensure procurement and contract strategies, documentation and governance align with CCQ Funding Agreement obligations.
Provide strategic oversight of the procurement pipeline and material contract issues, including reporting to relevant governance forums and supporting executive decision-making on priorities, risk and timing.
Operational
Coordinate and interpret commissioned services standard terms (including, where required, obtaining and applying special counsel legal advice) to support compliant procurement and contract outcomes.
Establish and maintain fit-for-purpose contract lifecycle governance, including standard templates/terms, approval pathways, contract records management, and clear accountabilities from sourcing through to contract close.
Partner with program directorates and Finance to strengthen contract performance and funding administration controls, ensuring service delivery, outcomes, and financial stewardship are monitored, escalated and improved.
Embed governance, risk and compliance requirements across procurement and contracts (including delegations, probity, records, and audit actions), supporting transparent investment of public funds and organisational assurance.
Lead continuous improvement and capability uplift for the Contracts & Procurement function, including optimising systems and data to support efficient processes, performance reporting and decision-support.
Provide visible people leadership for the Contracts & Procurement team, including performance development, coaching and supervision, workforce planning, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and service excellence.
Key Selection Criteria
* Tertiary qualification in business, commerce, law, procurement, contract management, or a related discipline; and/or 3+ years procurement, contract management or service provider experience at a senior management level (health and human services preferred).
* Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end procurement and contract management activities in a complex environment, including commissioning/outsourced service arrangements, evaluation processes and contract negotiations.
* Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply commissioned services standard terms and contract conditions, including coordinating and translating legal advice into practical procurement and contract documentation and guidance.
* Strong working knowledge of procurement governance and contract lifecycle controls, including probity, delegations/approvals, records management, risk management, and audit/assurance requirements.
* Highly developed skills in stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation, including the ability to partner, to manage contract performance, resolve issues and achieve outcomes.
* Demonstrated leadership, sound judgement and a continuous improvement mindset, including the ability to build team capability, implement fit-for-purpose processes/systems, and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to develop clear procurement/contract reporting and governance documentation (e.g., pipeline reporting, briefs and papers), using data to support prioritisation and executive decision-making.
What we offer
* An attractive remuneration package, including salary sacrifice packaging, up to $15,900 per year tax free.
* You can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses such as meals and holidays.
* 5 weeks annual leave
* Flexible work options, including work from home opportunities up to two days per week.
* Access to an employee assistance program- a free and confidential counselling service available to you.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a satisfactory national police check and credit check (credit only if applicable).
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