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The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for health professionals. The purpose of health practitioner regulation is to protect the public by ensuring that only health practitioners who have the skills, qualifications and knowledge to provide safe care are registered.

Finance and Procurement contributes to this mission by leveraging data, embracing technology and enabling change. By understanding the data that is relevant to decision making and providing in depth analysis where necessary, Finance & Procurement supports the strong functioning of the Ahpra Board, Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee, the National Executive, all fifteen National Boards and our co-regulatory partners.

As the Procurement Specialist Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of building strong supplier relationships through smart, compliant procurement practices. You won’t just manage contracts you’ll unlock their full potential, ensuring every agreement delivers maximum value and aligns with our strategic goals.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity, preferably based in our Melbourne office however applications from Brisbane and Sydney will be considered, working a hybrid (2 office days) arrangement. 

In this role you will:

• Provide a customer-focused procurement service, so that Ahpra staff can effectively and efficiently procure goods and services in a way that is accountable and ensures value for money along with establishing and managing relationships with prospective vendors.
• Management of procurement and strategic sourcing of external goods and services within policy and best practice.
• Manage contracts with professional service providers, to ensure performance is measured and reported to Ahpra management.
• Lead in implementing reporting solutions and data analytics in procurement to deliver measurable cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Responsible for the strategic procurement forward plan including setting improvement targets for key areas of category spend.

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:

• Tertiary qualification desirable that is relevant to managing procurement of goods and services
• Recent procurement knowledge (preferable in government throughout Australia)
• Demonstrated experience in procurement activities in a highly regulated environment
• Experience in procurement reporting development and data analysis
• Demonstrated experience in building and managing positive and productive relationships with senior management, staff and multiple stakeholders in a complex organisation, preferably national in scope
• Knowledge of best practice procurement principles and practices
• Well-developed interpersonal, consulting and negotiating skills including the ability to liaise and provide advice to management and staff on procurement practices and procedures.

You can review more in the attached role description:  Procurement Specialist Lead (CL7) - Aug 24.docx

What we offer:

• A friendly and supportive working culture with an active social club
• Discounted health insurance with Medibank Private
• Great work/life balance
• Sophisticated open plan workspaces in a 5-star rated building in a central location
• Attractive salary of $135,031 annum plus Superannuation

To apply: 

• Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application. Email applications will not be accepted. 
• Your application must include a cover letter, current resume and maximum 2-page document addressing the ‘Experience’ section of the Role Description 
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process 
• Offer of employment will be subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks. 
• For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Recruitment team via email at recruitment@ahpra.gov.au   
• Applications Close: 11.30pm AEDT Friday 18th July 2025

Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including the Flexible working policy. 

We will be shortlisting throughout the advertising period and should we identify suitable applicants, we may cease advertising early. 

Offer of employment is subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks. 

Ahpra is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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