Manager Contracts and Procurement - Strategic

Manager Contracts and Procurement - Strategic

NSW Health – Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia

Position Title : Manager Contracts and Procurement - Strategic

Employment Type : Temporary Full‑time (12 months with possible extension)

Salary Range : $132,236 – $150,222 per annum + 12% super and benefits (Health Mgr Lvl 3)

Location : NSW Ambulance State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park

Application Close : Midnight on 23 November 2025

Seeking an experienced and motivated Contracts and Procurement Manager to lead high‑impact commercial contract management and deliver critical procurement outcomes across our health operations during maternity leave support for 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute contract management plans with clear KPIs, governance structures and risk strategies
• Provide expert commercial and contractual advice to internal stakeholders
• Lead complex negotiations for contract renewals, variations, and dispute resolution
• Build and manage supplier relationships to ensure service level performance and issue resolution
• Support and coach procurement staff in best‑practice contract and supplier management
• Ensure compliance with government procurement policies and health sector standards
• Lead policy reviews, contribute to continuous improvement, and uplift procurement maturity across NSW Ambulance
• Engage with a wide network of stakeholders including NSW Health, HealthShare, vendors, and government partners

About You

You're a proactive and results‑driven contract management professional with :

What's On Offer

Contact People

Please contact Theban Amirthalingam at theban.amirthalingam@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to NSW Ambulance's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact Leonie Garvey at Leonie.Garvey@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

Please contact ambulance-diversity@health.nsw.gov.au if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.

How To Apply

Please respond to the below two questions (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit this with your CV and other required information.

Question 1 : Provide examples of your experience in negotiating and managing complex strategic contracts with multiple stakeholders.

Question 2 : Provide an example of a tender or contract process you were involved in? What was the situation? What was your involvement? How did you monitor the process?

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Additional Information

About NSW Ambulance

NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values‑based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

NSW Ambulance is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!

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