Procurement Officer - Cairns

Make the move. Make a difference.

Connect care through technology.

In this role, you will work within the Procurement and Contract Team, providing both administrative support and undertaking low-value, low-risk procurement activities. You will contribute to the delivery of a streamlined and efficient administrative function by leveraging and enhancing the technology services available across Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS).

About us: 

The Procurement and Contracts team at Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) operates as a dedicated internal division responsible for managing commercial arrangements, sourcing goods and services, and ensuring compliance with buying standards. Through effective procurement and contract management, the team supports the delivery of high-quality healthcare services while achieving value for money, maintaining governance requirements, and mitigating organisational risk.

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About your role:

In this position you will…..

• Engage with stakeholders and provide advice on procurement processes that comply with the Procurement Policy and Procedures.
• Identify governance requirements, non-compliance and areas for process improvement within procurement processes.
• Develop and support knowledge of suppliers, markets, capabilities and technologies.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

What we offer:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest. 

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