Contracts & Procurement Officer – Make an Impact in Health
A permanent full-time opportunity to support effective contract procurement and management within a health service committed to patient safety, quality improvement and strong clinical governance. Work closely with executive leadership while contributing to improved health outcomes across the North West.
About The Role
As a Contracts and Procurement Officer, you will play a key role in providing expert advice and practical support to the Procurement Manager and Executive Management. You will coordinate contract procurement and management activities, ensuring probity, due diligence and alignment with organisational and government priorities, while supporting patient safety and continuous improvement across the health service.
This is a permanent full‑time opportunity within a collaborative team that values quality, accountability and culturally safe practice.
Key Responsibilities Include
* Coordinating and providing advice on contract procurement and management to minimise risk and ensure compliance with policies and government priorities.
* Maintaining effective contract management systems and administrative processes.
* Analysing contract information and preparing timely reports to support informed decision‑making.
* Supporting and guiding staff on efficient procurement practices, continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.
Working with us
* Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
In your downtime, we offer 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in‑house training, development and mentoring programs.
PLUS, access to the Training, Education and Professional Development Incentive funds.
Requirements
* C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
* Pre‑employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
* This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
* A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital And Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high‑quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
* Unique locations
* Friendly communities
* Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.
The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Occupational group Procurement
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