• Drawing on 2-3 years' procurement experience, you'll support systems and practices that build organisational capability and help deliver meaningful outcomes for communities in the region.
• Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Permanent
• Remuneration: Band 3 - $73,605.21 - $88,997.93 + 12% superannuation
• Generous NFP salary packaging options for up to $18,550
• Location - 737 Bourke Street, Docklands Victoria 3008, Close to Southern Cross Train Station, Onsite or Hybrid; WFH (2-3 days).

About the role

You will be part of the Procurement team, supporting the delivery of strong, consistent procurement and contract management practices across the organisation. Drawing on your 2-3 years' experience, you will work collaboratively with internal teams to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of procurement policies, systems, and processes that enable effective service delivery and minimise risk.

You will play an important role in embedding best‑practice procurement and contracting across the commissioning cycle, supporting stakeholder engagement, building organisational capability, and contributing to meaningful improvements that support primary care and positive community health outcomes.

About Us

We are North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) - Victoria's largest independent, locally governed and run, not-for-profit PHN, dedicated to improving primary health care in Melbourne's northern, western suburbs and inner-city areas. We help people stay well by commissioning health services to deliver better and more accessible primary care.

What are PHNs?

PHNs have been established with two key objectives:

• Increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of services for community members, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes
• Improving coordination of care to ensure people receive the right care in the right place, at the right time.

At NWMPHN, we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options.
• Up to 6 days of Paid ‘Life Leave' per calendar year for cultural celebrations, family events, birthdays etc.
• Support for parents with Paid Parental Leave options.
• Additional Paid leave during End-of-Year close down period.
• Generous NFP salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

For more information on Staff benefits, please visit: https://nwmphn.recruitmenthub.com.au/Staff-Benefits/

What will my typical week look like?

• Partnering with project leads and business teams early to shape procurement approaches—understanding objectives, analysing the market, and guiding the best path to market using sound commercial and commissioning principles
• Supporting end‑to‑end procurement and contract activities, ensuring compliance with probity, governance, and commissioning requirements.
• Acting as a trusted advisor on procurement, contracts, and risk, helping teams navigate requirements with confidence.
• Building capability across the organisation through practical support, guidance, and targeted training.
• Collaborating with Finance, Risk, and Governance teams to ensure contracts, reporting, and audits meet regulatory and funding obligations. Maintaining accurate, procurement and contract records using systems such as Tenderlink and the Contract Management System and contributing to continuous improvement.

About you:

• Two to three years' demonstrated experience in procurement, with relevant qualifications in procurement, contracts, legal, or business desirable; health sector experience will be highly regarded.
• A solid understanding of contemporary procurement, contracts, and tendering, with the ability to apply sound commercial judgement.
• Hands‑on experience delivering end‑to‑end procurement activities, including RFQs/RFTs, evaluations, recommendations, contract variations, and execution.
• Strong knowledge of legal, probity, and compliance requirements, with experience managing contracts for goods, services, and consultancies.
• Well‑organised with strong project management skills, able to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high‑quality outcomes in a process‑driven environment.
• A confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills, high attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement systems (e.g. CMS, Tenderlink, SharePoint, Adobe E-sign, DocuSign).

NWMPHN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the importance of attracting and retaining talent that reflects the diverse community we live in. Research shows that teams with diverse experiences and perspectives are more creative and better problem-solvers. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Peoples.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. If you bring curiosity, adaptability, and the right skills - even if you don't check every box in the responsibilities or qualifications section - we still encourage you to APPLY!

Should you need any specific support or accommodations during the recruitment process or afterwards, please reach out to the HR team at careers@nwmphn.org.au

Candidates with valid work rights will be fully considered. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.