Supply Officer (Store Person)

Requisition No:  1120
Executive Division:  Chief Financial Officer
Division:  Procurement Services
Program:  Procurement Services
Department:  Contracts Management
Enterprise Agreement:  Varied Health and Allied Services, Managers and Ad
Job Function:  Health Support Services
Project: 

An exciting opportunity exists for a reliable and experienced Supply Officer (Store Person) to join Western Health’s Procurement Services Department.

 

The Procurement Services Unit works to ensure effective and efficient Contract Management & Procurement Services. The unit provides Western Health a command point to assist in achieving consistent, transparent and accountable procurement outcomes and ongoing contract administration.

 

The introduction of a best practice inventory management services, furthers the unit’s commitment to contracting suitable systems, ensuring compliance with agreed procedures and ongoing management of major contractual responsibilities. Essentially the inventory management service is to arrange, manage and coordinate the functions of goods being delivered from the suppliers to Western Health’s cost centres.

 

This position is responsible for delivering a service that is consistent, reliable and of the highest quality across Western Health which includes, but is not limited to;

  • Stock management, supply and distribution
  • Supply and coordination of imprest and non-imprest stock items
  • Coordination, marshalling and maintenance of the receiving dock


About the Role:

  • Footscray Hospital based
  • Full time, fixed term (12 months with potential to convert to permanent)
  • Monday to Friday


Required Skills & Experience:

  • Effective communication and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated planning, organisation and analytical abilities
  • Experience in imprest management, inventory management and supply services 
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to identify issues or problems and suggest positive solutions
  • Ability to consult and collaborate with others and work as an effective member of a team
  • Proficient computer skills (word, excel, outlook)
  • Ability to build relationships easily
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Sound conflict resolution skills
  • Victorian Driver’s License

 

Position Description

 

Applications close at 11:59pm on 9 October 2024.

 

About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

 

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

 

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

  • Professional development support

  • Career advancement opportunities

  • Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing

  • Work-life balance

 

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.