Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Mark Oliphant Building – Finance & Corporate Services Salary $108,109 - $116,864 p.a. (Pro Rata) ASO7 | Temporary 12-month Full Time Contract Procurement Excellence at SA Health - Principal Consultant Role As a Principal Procurement Consultant at SALHN, you'll play a crucial role in driving strategic procurement initiatives that ensure the efficient and cost-effective delivery of vital healthcare services. Leveraging your expertise in contract management, negotiation, and policy compliance, you'll navigate complex procurement processes to secure favourable outcomes for our healthcare facilities. About the role: Reporting to the Contracts Manager, this role is responsible for formation, implementation, managing and delivering results on major projects (and sub-projects) relating to business improvement, operational reform and change management. Duties for the role will include: Ensure the effective management of human, financial and physical assets through appropriate planning and allocation of resources to achieve agreed Division / Unit / Ward / Service and strategic plans, Leading projects which identify opportunities for the establishment of contracts and/or participate as a senior member of one or more project teams, Determining objectives, planning and prioritising workloads. communicating priorities and providing direction to staff, Provide advice on procurement process, ensure compliance with the South Australian Framework and Treasurer's Instructions and PARS reporting requirements. About you: Ability to think strategically and innovate to resolve complex problems, Experience in the implementation of business improvement initiatives, Experience in researching, analysing and resolving complex problems and providing clear, concise and comprehensive reports and advice, Experience in establishing and managing strong working relationships and communication processes with clients, stakeholders, contractors and project resources Please see the attached Role Description for additional information. Want To Know More? Contact: Kerry Tate, Executive Assistant to Chief Finance Officer, (08) 8204 5518, Kerry.Tate@sa.gov.au Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 15th June 2025 Attachments: 907104 - ASO7 Principal Procurement Consultant Role Description Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines Applicant Information: We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging. 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. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 907104