• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Corporate and Infrastructure – Procurement & Supply Chain Management (PSCM)
• Salary: $112,163 to $121,246 – AS07 – Full Time / Ongoing – Permanent

Overview:

The Principal Contract Manager is responsible for:

• Initiating and coordinating contract management practices and processes related to the Non-Government Organisation (NGO) sector ensuring value for money is realised, contracts deliver the required outcomes and risks are appropriately managed across the Department for Health and Wellbeing.
• Developing relationships and working in partnership with the Non-Government Organisation (NGO) sector to ensure contracted services are managed in line with State Government and Departmental Contract Management frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Significantly contributing to the implementation of SA Government reform initiatives ensuring that state-wide contracted health services achieve and maintain high quality services.
• Contributing as an integral team member of the Commissioning and Performance Division contributing to the Division’s Business Plan and leadership team. 

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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

Job ref: 935138

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

• Tertiary qualification in health or business-related discipline(s).
• Completion of the Procurement SA Procurement or Contract Management training or a similar program provided by a registered training provider.
• An understanding of the other Government and non-Government health related agencies, funding programs and activities.

Please refer to pages 3–6 for further details on the essential minimum requirements.

Enquiries

PSCM Recruitment & People
Phone: 08425 2600
E-mail: Health.PSCMStaffManagement@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Friday, 24 April 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 935138 - Principal Contract Manager - Corporate and Infrastructure - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines