NSW Government

Category Specialist

🔍 Caringbah, Sutherland Hospital | Sydney

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Contract and Procurement Management
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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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REQ609846 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ609846
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications Close: Sunday, 12 October 2025

To be considered for this position you must be an employee of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and its Affiliated Health Organisations. 
 
Where you'll be working

The Sutherland Hospital and Community Health Service is located in the Sutherland Shire ('the Shire'), approximately half an hour drive south of Sydney, in the suburb of Caringbah. The Sutherland Hospital was established in 1958 and is a major metropolitan hospital and teaching hospital. The hospital motto, from its inception, is "Endeavour to Serve".
 
We offer a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services to the residents of the Sutherland Shire. We have 375 beds and each year we care for more than 50,000 patients in our Emergency Department and around 28,000 patients are admitted to our hospital.
 
What you'll be doing
 
The Category Specialist will assist in managing the SESLHD Procurement Unit and will be responsible for all procurement and management activities associated with defined clinical/non-clinical categories, ensuring compliance with the NSW Health Goods and Services Procurement Policy and other relevant policies, regulations and standards. 
 
The Category Specialist  will ensure the provision of all contracts and vendors support in relation to all local and state-wide Agreements pertaining to the categories. The Category Specialist will be required to possess detailed knowledge and understanding of Ministry of Health requirements and processes and to provide high level advice and guidance to internal staff and other stakeholders in relation to procurement and contracts.  
 
The position will take an active role in assessing and monitoring the effectiveness of the Districts controls, procedures and processes in mitigating fraud and corruption risk, and any risks to the SESLHD reputation that might arise from procurement and contract activities 
 
Benefits:

  • Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
  • Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
  • Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

  • Discounted Private Health Insurance.

     

 
 Selection Criteria

  1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in procurement or relevant equivalent work experience, particularly in the health industry
  2. Demonstrated detailed knowledge of procurement management including contracts, tendering and product selection activities as well as financial management
  3. Demonstrated high-level analytical and problem-solving skills that lead to the identification and development of procurement opportunities within relevant category management disciplines
  4. Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication aptitude and stakeholder management skills including strong negotiation skills and the ability to provide recommendations to internal clients
  5. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management and other key stakeholders
  6. Experience of responding to a range of customer enquiries and determining the appropriate response in a complex work environment, including a commitment to quality improvement initiatives in workplace practices and procedures
  7. High level of computer literacy - including MS Office suite, Oracle procurement systems or other software applications
  8. Current driver license (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position)

 
Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Coretta Bessi on coretta.bessi@health.nsw.gov.au
 
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
 
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
 
Reasonable Adjustments
 
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-District@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
 
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
 
Information for applicants:

  • If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
  • An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
  • Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
  • Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
  • Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer

  • SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
     

     

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