Job Description

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• 12 month Fixed Term Full Time position + Monthly ADO
• Managers and Administrative Workers Grade 6 (HS6) + Competitive Salary
• Located at The Alfred
• Flexible WFH options
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

The Department

The Procurement, Property and Supply Chain team plays a critical role in supporting the organisation’s strategic and operational objectives. The team provides expert procurement governance, strategic sourcing, category and contract management, commercial advisory services, supply chain support, and compliance oversight.

The function is responsible for delivering procurement outcomes that maximise value for money, ensure quality service delivery, align with business needs, mitigate risk, maintain regulatory compliance, and strengthen supply chain resilience across the health service.

The Role

The Senior Procurement Projects Manager is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity created to strengthen procurement and commercial capability during a period of significant organisational growth and transformation, including the formation of Bayside Health and an increasing portfolio of strategic procurement initiatives.

Reporting to the Director, Procurement, Property and Supply Chain, the role partners closely with procurement leaders, category managers, project teams, and key stakeholders to deliver strategic sourcing activities, commercial projects, and procurement initiatives across a diverse range of clinical and non-clinical categories.

The position is responsible for leading assigned procurement projects from planning through to implementation, providing expert commercial analysis and procurement advice, developing procurement documentation, and supporting contract execution and management. The role plays a key part in ensuring priority projects are delivered efficiently, procurement risks are effectively managed, and value-for-money outcomes are achieved for the organisation.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Senior Procurement Projects Manager also complements and enhances existing procurement capability, contributing specialist expertise and additional capacity to support the achievement of broader team and organisational objectives.

Experience and Qualifications Required

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Essential

• A tertiary qualification in procurement, supply chain, commerce, business, law, engineering, project management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, commercial management, or contract management.
• Proven ability to deliver complex procurement projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience preparing procurement documentation, evaluation reports, and business recommendations.
  Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.

Desirable

• Professional procurement accreditation or membership (such as CIPS or equivalent).
• Experience working within healthcare, government, or other highly regulated environments.
• Exposure to technology, infrastructure, clinical, or professional services procurement.
• Knowledge of Health Purchasing Victoria procurement requirements and public sector procurement frameworks.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering strategic outcomes, managing complex projects, and creating value for the organisation.

Staff Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
• Hybrid work model

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Adeel Ahmed, Director, Procurement, Property, and Supply Chain on A.Ahmed@alfred.org.au.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 4th September 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.