The Agency has recently moved to a centralised procurement function which provides a range of procurement management operations from centrally delivered to self-service by business areas. Senior Procurement Advisors (SPA) are accountable under broad direction to perform complex work and deliver key outcomes focusing on procurement and commercial advice, within the divisions they are responsible for.
The key duties of the position include:
Working in small teams, the SPA will partner with business areas to learn and support their procurement activities, to deliver appropriate and compliant procurement activities. They will provide advice to Director – Procurement Services, including identifying procurement activities and developing procurement plans to build procurement capability across the Agency.
As a procurement skilled, the SPA will utilise their knowledge and expertise to contribute to the broader operation of the Finance Branch and Agency. They will work with a level of autonomy and accountability to perform these tasks while also assisting in reviewing the work of others in the teams as needed. The SPA will work with specific Divisions in the Agency but will report to a Procurement Business Partner (Assistant Director) and be a member of the CFO team.
Eligibility
• Ability to obtain and maintain national police check.
• Australian Citizenship is a condition of eligibility.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a baseline security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a higher clearance if required by the Agency.
Notes
Our Benefits
- Ask us about our 2025-26 salary increases, annual performance reviews and superannuation employer contribution of 15.4%.
- Salary packaging (also known as salary sacrifice) is available.
- Annual Christmas closedown– with no leave deduction!
- Our Wellbeing Sessions & Employee Assistance Program will give you the best opportunity to balance work and life.
- Attractive Flexible Working Arrangements: All staff can apply for flexible work arrangements that offer a range of options for how, when and where you work.
Additional Information
The position maybe filled in Brisbane, Sydney or Canberra. To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages.
Please contact the recruitment team at *******@digitalhealth.gov.au with queries relating to the application process. For all queries relating to the responsibilities of the position, please contact Shalveen Prasad at ***************@digitalhealth.gov.au.
Order of Merit: Applicants rated as suitable will be placed in a merit pool that may be used to fill similar ongoing or non-ongoing positions throughout the Agency for up to 18 months.
Salary: This role offers between $98,045 to $110,612 plus 15.4% superannuation depending on skills and experience.
Getting to know the Australian Digital Health Agency
Tasked with improving health outcomes for Australians through the delivery of digital healthcare systems and the national digital health strategy, the Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) commenced operations on 1 July 2016. The Agency is responsible for national digital health services and systems, with a focus on engagement, innovation and clinical quality and safety. Our focus is on putting data and technology safely to work for patients, consumers and the healthcare professionals who look after them
📌 Senior Procurement Officer
🏢 Australian Digital Health Agency
📍 Sydney