Occupation:
Accounting, finance and procurement
Location:
Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
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Full time
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide.
We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
The Pharmacy Procurement Officer ensures the protected, timely, and cost-effective purchasing of medicines and pharmacy-related supplies for the hospital.
The role supports continuity of patient care by maintaining optimal stock levels, managing supply chain risks, and working closely with pharmacists, technicians, support staff, suppliers, and clinical teams.
Working alongside the Lead Pharmacy Procurement Officer, a regular day will see you:
Provide day to day medication procurement and pharmacy consumables purchasing coordination.
Ensure monitoring of inventory
Communicate with organisational and external stakeholders regarding medication supply
Support the development of strategic goals ensuring the delivery of safe, timely, evidence-based care
About you
You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care.
You'll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest indeveloping your skillset.
To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:




Experience in pharmacy procurement, supply chain, pharmacy support, or hospital logistics.
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical products and hospital medication workflows.
Proficiency with inventory management systems and Microsoft Office.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and excellence.
Capacity to perform under pressure, to meet time constraints and determine work priorities.
A Tertiary qualification is desirable or a Certificate III or IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support (or equivalent).
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.
Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
Mentoring and career development opportunities.




Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.
We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.
We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application.
Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply.
What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check.
Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards.If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager:
Francine Tanner, Deputy Director Pharmacy (Business and Quality) ******
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity?
Read the position description for further details.
Applications close Sunday 20 September **** at *****pm
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📌 Pharmacy Procurement Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Austin Health
📍 Melbourne