Director Digital Hospital Supplier Management

About this role

What you'll do

• Act as the primary executive liaison for the Clinical Information System suppliers, ensuring delivery of contractual commitments, strategic outcomes, and performance expectations.

• Govern the lifecycle of the suppliers contract, setting performance measures, monitoring delivery and applying levers to ensure accountability and value for money.

• Develop and maintain a forward looking roadmap of suppliers services aligned with clinical, digital and organisational priorities

• Lead supplier negotiations on amendments, extensions and renewals to optimise commercial outcomes and long term value.

• Provide strategic advice to senior executives on supplier performance, risks, opportunities and contract strategy supported by a robust governance framework

• Build and sustain trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and the suppliers to ensure alignment, collaboration and innovation in service delivery.

• The position reports to the Executive Director, Operations and Performance Branch.

• Ensure all commercial and contractual activities adhere to governance, probity and quality standards, proactively identifying and managing risks to protect organisational interests.

• Work closely with clinical, digital, legal, operational and finance teams to ensure alignment between commercial outcomes and service delivery.

About you

We are searching for someone who:

• Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to operate in a complex, regulated environment.

• A proven track record managing large, complex supplier contracts, particularly those involving clinical systems or digital health platforms.

• Proven experience in a senior commercial or supplier management role, preferably in the public health or healthcare technology sector.

• Commercially astute with the ability to interpret and act upon complex legal and financial information.

• Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier performance expertise.

• Highly developed leadership and managerial proficiency, including the ability to develop a high performing team, and to apply resource management skills to ensure resources are optimally allocated in meeting defined goals.

• A proven track record in positive contributions to Organisational change and transformation, including having executive thinking ability, and capacity to deal with abstract and complex Organisational issues.

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing.

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation

• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing & development

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members

• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.

• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.