* Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – Modbury
* Salary : $89,007 - $98,991 p.a. – ASO5
* Temporary Full-Time, up to 4 May 2027
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity is available to join the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) as a Procurement and Contracts Officer, where you will play a key role in delivering value‐for‐money outcomes that directly support essential health services. This is a dynamic position that sits at the intersection of governance, strategy and service delivery, offering variety, influence and the opportunity to make a meaningful organisational impact.
In this role, you will support end‐to‐end procurement and contract management activities, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, strong governance and effective commercial outcomes. You will prepare and manage procurement and contract documentation, maintain contract management systems, provide sound advice on sourcing and negotiations, and support stakeholders across business and clinical units. Working collaboratively, you will contribute to the effective implementation and ongoing improvement of the NALHN procurement framework, while actively identifying continuous improvement opportunities that enhance efficiency, transparency and performance.
About You:
Experience in the procurement of goods and services across the public or private sector, along with proven capability in contract management and delivering value‐for‐money outcomes. You are comfortable coordinating and facilitating change, taking initiative, and making sound commercial and contracting decisions informed by risk analysis and business needs. With strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem‐solving skills, you are able to manage complex issues, negotiate effectively and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. You work confidently with minimal supervision, take full responsibility for the accuracy and quality of your work, and effectively manage competing priorities in a fast‐paced environment. Your highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills enable you to provide expert advisory services at a senior level, including interpretation and application of policy and legislation, supported by experience in asset or facilities‐related functions.
If you are ready to take ownership, influence outcomes and build a strong procurement legacy within NALHN, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits of working at NALHN:
From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.
Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.
NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
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.
Check(s):
* National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person‐related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the. See our page for links to lodge screening requests.
Immunisation Risk for this position is
- Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
Application Closing Date:
1 May 2026 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – for further information.
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