Contracts & Tendering Officer

About the Role

These positions are  to co-ordinate, support and participate in the preparation of compliant and best practice contracts, agreements and tenders using established Grampians Health practices pertaining to the procurement of goods and services for all departments of Grampians Health

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the management and execution of all new and existing contracts and agreements maintaining effective relationships with suppliers and service providers
• Provide procurement expertise to Grampians Health tender programs to complement the range of procurement including HealthShare Victoria activities
• Facilitate tender preparation including liaison with program managers, suppliers and third parties through to tender evaluation and contract execution
• Have a full understanding of probity requirements in relation to Grampians Health procurement activities
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of local and external systems that underpin contractual and tendering framework
• Maintain specialised knowledge of contractual and procurement compliance requirements including government legislation

Skills and Experience

• Cert IV or tertiary qualification in Business Management is desirable
• High level skills and experience in project management & data analysis
• Experience with tenders, contract management and procurement
• Knowledge of key concepts of tender principles, probity requirements
• Knowledge & capability with technology and other procurement systems

To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here

Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying.  If necessary you can contact Helen Murphy, Procurement & Contracts Manager on 0422 058 941 or Peter Barton, Procurement & Contracts Manager on 0499 016 187 for a confidential discussion. 

Job Applications close: 20 August 2025

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About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. 

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.  We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Staff Fitness program
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city.  Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.  Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.