South West Healthcare is seeking applications from suitably skilled and experienced candidates with sound knowledge of supply and/or accounting functions to join the team as a Purchasing Officer.

The position of Purchasing Officer is located at the Regional Logistics Distribution Centre (RLDC), a brand-new state-of-the-art facility that provides linen and supply services to the region within a safe, comfortable and modern working environment.

About the Role

With the ability to provide specialist advice to peers and senior management, the Purchasing Officer is responsible for ensuring that adequate levels of inventory are held and distributed and that the purchasing of all stock is best value and compliant with regulatory bodies such as Health Share Victoria (HSV).

The position also requires regular functions such as stocktake and monitoring of stock to be completed using the organisation's purchasing system, Oracle, to ensure effective operations.

The Purchasing Officer while autonomous in nature will also be required to work in collaboration with the Category Managers and the Clinical Products Advisor on the purchasing and fulfilment activities across Central Supply.

Position Overview

• Permanent, Full Time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly accrued day off
• Warrnambool - Regional Logistics Distribution Centre (RLDC)
• Classification: Administrative Grade 3
• Salary Range: $74,448 - $82,305 per annum, plus superannuation

What you bring:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field or several years' experience within a procurement or financial occupation
• Ability to relate, build and maintain rapport to a wide variety of people and professionals in ensuring effective supply of goods and services to public health
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn and operate purchasing software programs (Oracle Supply) and Accounts Payable functions and well-developed skills with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A valid Victorian Driver's Licence

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Friday 11 April 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021- 2025 with the classification Administrative Grade 3.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Current Immunisation status

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