Operational Implementation Lead

Located anywhere across NSW/QLD/VIC/WA head office

About the role

The Operational Implementation Lead plays a critical role in enhancing the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery across Ramsay Australia. This position is responsible for supporting and driving the successful implementation of procurement initiatives and new contracts ensuring alignment with operational needs and strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities include engaging and communicating with healthcare sites identifying and resolving risks and issues and delivering targeted training and education programs. The role serves as a key link between procurement and operations focusing on cost reduction risk mitigation and the procurement of high-quality cost-effective products and equipment.

The Operational Implementation Lead also provides expert operational guidance to support the implementation of procurement processes including managing the involvement of hospitals in sourcing activities such as Subject Matter Expert (SME) panels and product trials. This role is essential in ensuring a seamless transition from procurement planning to execution within clinical and operational settings.

This is a fulltime fixed term contract until the 01/08/2027 with the option to become permanent after this time.

Key Skills and Experience

Essential

• Operational background (e.g. Facilities manager biomed manager ward manager business operations nurse) with experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and the healthcare supply chain.
• Excellent relationship builder and stakeholder manager with the ability to influence across internal and external key business functions including Procurement Operational and clinical Leadership Operational and clinical Staff Supply Teams and Suppliers.
• Ability to prioritise workload managing multiple tasks while also undertaking new project work.
• Ability to cascade communication effectively and strong change management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly motivated with a can-do/will-do attitude.

Desirable

• Experience working within nonclinical areas including major capital and Service & Maintenance
• Past involvement in procurement including vendor assessment evaluation and implementation.
• Proficiency with procurement and operational systems e.g. SAP P2P systems Ordering and or Service maintenance.
• Project management knowledge and experience working in in change management programs.

Benefits

Professional Advancement:Recognition and Professional Development. Free access to LinkedIn Learning with over 18000 courses to advance your career and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

Ramsay Rewards: Access great deals at over 100 major retailers

Employee Wellbeing: Flexible working arrangements a commitment to work/life balance and free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling coaching and support 24/7.

Make a Difference: Make a meaningful impact on the delivery of quality healthcare services and contribute to the transformation of the industry.

Ramsay Way Culture: Join a team dedicated to People Caring for People fostering a positive supportive and inclusive environment.

About Us

Ramsay Health Care a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of People Caring for People since 1964.

We believe in a bright future for our company and for every one of our employees our wellbeing initiatives and learning and development programs have seen us grow as an industry leader and

sought after employer.

Requirements

• A National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months may be asked of you

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries please contact Olivia Howden via email

Applications Close: 24/07/2025

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