The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Purchasing Officer to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Regularly review procurement procedures for compliance with best practice purchasing processes and implement corrective actions and recommendations
• Undertake cost effective and innovative purchasing, inventory management, invoice verification and contract management support to clients
• Assist with Receipt and Invoice reconciliation, keeping back-order reports up to date and actioned
• Develop relationships with clients and supply coordinators to understand customers' needs

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Whilst not mandatory, a proven ability to operate effectively in S4Hana or similar operating system and/or an understating of supply chain processes with the Procurement function and accountabilities within a completed organisation would be well regarded
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary full time (up to 12 months, with possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $74 722 - $83 097 per annum

About Us

The Purchasing Officer works within the Operational Support Services (OSS) Business Operations branch which incorporates the Safety and Quality, Training and Development, Audit and Compliance, Uniforms, Fire Safety, Patient and Staff Transport and lastly the Dock and Imprest service.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 18 June 2024

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC569256

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.