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• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Commissioning & Performance – Procurement Supply Chain & Finance (PSCF)
• Salary: $98,478 to $104,165 + Super  – ASO6
• Full Time / Ongoing appointment

Overview:

• Flexible hybrid working environment.
• Ongoing development and support opportunities

Provide expert guidance and oversight and ensure timely, accurate, and effective executive support to the organisation and senior leadership team.

Who we are:

Procurement, Supply Chain and Finance (PSCF) lead the overarching strategic planning, governance and direction of SA Health’s spend and critical requirements for goods and services and financial services.

We are passionate about ensuring seamless sourcing and distribution of goods and services to empower quality healthcare for South Australians.

Benefits:

As a member of our team, you will experience a workplace which values your growth and emphasises your well-being. You can look forward to:

• Career Development: Take advantage of our continuous learning programs such as IPAA courses and our iLearn portal, secondment opportunities and increment advances to support your ongoing career journey.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our hybrid working environment and flexible working arrangements which support you in balancing your professional and personal commitments.
• Study Support: Learning is part of who are, and we proactively encourage our teams to take advantage of our study support options such as study leave or reimbursement where applicable.
• Health and Wellness: Take advantage of Flexitime to support your lifestyle and access to an Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) to support your well-being in and outside of the workplace.

Your new role:

As the Manager, Office of Procurement, Supply Chain and Finance (Office) you will provide expert input and oversight across functions Procurement, Supply Chain and Finance, ensuring timely, accurate and effective support to the Office of PSCF leadership group.

 You will undertake a variety of activities including but not limited to:

• Management and coordination of the delivery of significant activities, programs and projects as determined by the Director, providing high-level project support, advice and executive administration for the branch and branch executives.
• Coordinating, monitoring, and facilitating a range of administrative support services to the Office and overseeing the broader administrative support of divisional executives.
• Overseeing the preparation of responses and briefs to the Chief Executive, Ministers, and other Departmental Executives across a range of complex and/or sensitive projects and processes. The position will also be required to manage clearances of Ministerial and cabinet briefings.
• Lead oversight of all correspondence and approvals to and from the Executive Director.

About you:

As the successful Manager, Office of Procurement, Supply Chain and Finance, you will champion the values of collaboration and resilience and approach the role with a responsive and cognizant mindset. You will make insightful and timely decisions which consider environmental factors and stakeholder needs. You will possess the following:

• Significant experience in the provision of a comprehensive and efficient range of administrative and high-level executive support services
• Proven high-level experience in the development and implementation of documents and the development and management of processes and strategies for their review and assessment.
• Demonstrated experience undertaking a range of project and planning work on an individual or team basis.
• Knowledge of South Australian Government priorities and policy directions including a working knowledge of government legislation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles, change management practices and administrative processes in a large complex organisation.

Join us today and be a valued member of an organisation which not only invests in your professional growth but also values you.

Apply via the buttons below, we are excited to see what we’ll achieve together!

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref:  905189

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC)  for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Conditions

• Depending on work requirements the incumbent may be transferred to other locations across SA Health to perform work appropriate to classification, skills and capabilities either on a permanent or temporary basis subject to relevant provisions of the Public Sector Act 2009 for Public Sector employees or the SA Health (Health Care Act) Human Resources Manual for Health Care Act employees. 
• The incumbent may be required to participate in Counter Disaster activities including attendance, as required, at training programs and exercises to develop the necessary skills required to participate in responses in the event of a disaster and/or major incident. 

Enquiries

Dan Starkey
Senior Consultant, Workforce Management
E-mail:  Daniel.Starkey@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Thursday, 03 July 2025 – 11:55PM

Attachments

• 905189 – Manager, Office of Procurement, Supply Chain and Finance – Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines