Murray Primary Health Network – Shepparton VIC
Location negotiable from Bendigo, Shepparton, Mildura or AlburySalary – Grade 5 $95,697 per annum plus superannuationThe Organisation: At Murray PHN, five organisational values - Leadership, Collaboration, Respect, Accountability, and Innovation - drive the way we do business, the way we influence the health system and the way we interact with each other and our stakeholders.
As a not-for-profit organisation, and one of six Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in Victoria and 31 across Australia, we work with rural and regional services and national agencies to not only support health reform, but to develop locally relevant models of care, workforce solutions and to pilot innovative programs.
Whether it's supporting individuals with chronic conditions, enhancing mental health services, or reducing avoidable hospital stays, our focus is commissioning primary healthcare services that are accessible, high-quality, culturally responsive, sustainable, and importantly meet population needs and prevent disease.
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and driven Procurement Coordinator to join our team.
In this key role, you will manage the day-to-day procurement activities, ensuring all processes are compliant with organisational policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices.
You will oversee our Vendor Management System (VMS), foster stakeholder collaboration, and support the delivery procurement outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of transparency, probity, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities: Lead procurement activities, ensuring compliance and best practices.Manage procurement systems, ensuring accurate records and an audit trail.Act as probity officer, overseeing ethical and transparent processes.Develop and maintain procurement templates.Oversee VMS for supplier engagement, management, and data-driven decision-making.Support team development and continuous improvement.About You: You are an organised, detail-oriented professional with a proven ability to manage procurement processes, build strong stakeholder relationships, and mentor teams.
You have a strong understanding of a wide range of entity types and contract execution.
You are proficient in procurement systems, and your technical and analytical skills allow you to handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
Qualifications and Experience: Tertiary degree in Commerce, Law, Business, Procurement, or a related discipline, and/or equivalent experience.Expertise in procurement and contract management systems.Strong interpersonal skills for fostering collaboration.Excellent technical and analytical abilities for procurement metrics.Health sector experience.Proficiency in FOLIO and eProcure systems.How to apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
Applications close: Wednesday 6 November 2024 at 11:59pm Recruitment enquiries: Sarah Sanderson, Advisor People and Culture, via email.
What we offer: Flexible working arrangements, such as variable start and finish times and balanced work from home and office options.The opportunity to maximise take-home pay through generous salary packaging – up to $15,900 on everyday living expenses and $2,650 towards meal entertainment each year.Access to an employee assistance program with free counselling.Access to professional and personal development – 2 days study leave per year.Up to 15 personal leave days annually.Life leave – two days per year for you to take as you need, to do what you need.Cultural, ceremonial and religious leave.Successful candidates will be required to provide two professional references and a recent criminal history check.
Murray PHN is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and developing a workplace culture that is safe and accessible, respectful, fosters inclusiveness, promotes diversity and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all our employees.
We can make reasonable adjustments that you may need, both in the application and interview process.
If you need assistance or have any questions in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Sarah via email.
At Murray PHN, we aspire to be an anti-racist organisation, embedding cultural humility as a daily practice, to improve health outcomes and health equity in our communities.
We recognise cultural humility as a life-long commitment to self-reflection, personal growth and redressing power imbalances in our society.
Murray PHN acknowledges its catchment crosses over many unceded First Nations Countries, following the Dhelkunya Yaluk (Healing River).
We pay our respects and give thanks to the Ancestors, Elders and Young people for their nurturing, protection and caregiving of these sacred lands and waterways, acknowledging their continuing cultural, spiritual and educational practices.
We are grateful for the sharing of Country and the renewal that Country gives us.
We acknowledge and express our sorrow that this sharing has come at a personal, spiritual and cultural cost to the wellbeing of First Nations peoples.
We commit to addressing the injustices of colonisation across our catchment, and to listening to the wisdom of First Nations communities who hold the knowledge to enable healing.
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