Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast is seeking a Purchasing Officer to work within our Procurement team. This position will be employed on a permanent full time basis, 38 hours per week. Mater has finalised the strategic acquisition of Healthscope's Gold Coast Private Hospital, this is a significant milestone in Mater's commitment to delivering exceptional and compassionate care to Queensland communities.
Based at our Gold Coast Campus, this role will be part of our state-of-the-art 339 bed facility located in Southport. This facility was established in **** and offers a wide range of specialities across Emergency, Medical Services, Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Neurosurgery, Plastics, ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics, Cardiac Care and Oncology.
Salary range: $***** - $***** per hour
plus superannuation
and
access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900
+
access to many staff benefits!
What you'll be doing
Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner in line with operational requirements
Support the delivery of purchasing services to clinical and non-clinical stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply
Maintain accurate records of purchasing transactions and ensure supporting documentation is complete
Assist with resolving routine purchasing, supplier or system-related queries
Monitor and follow up outstanding orders, including backorders, to support service delivery
Support cost-effective purchasing practices by using approved suppliers, contracts and pricing arrangements
Assist with goods receipting, invoice matching and reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy
Ensure purchasing activities comply with delegated authority limits and financial procedures
Identify and elevate discrepancies or issues impacting financial accuracy
Comply with Mater procurement policies, procedures and relevant standards




Ensure purchasing documentation and transactions meet audit and compliance requirements
Identify and report risks, including non-compliance or process issues
Maintain awareness of workplace health and safety obligations relevant to procurement activities
Work collaboratively within the purchasing team to achieve service and operational outcomes
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Provide responsive and professional communication to stakeholders regarding purchasing matters
About you
Qualifications
Skills, knowledge and experience
Sound understanding of purchasing or procurement processes within a structured environment
Experience using procurement or ERP systems (e.g. D365 or similar)
Ability to accurately process transactional work with attention to detail
Valuable organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
Effective communication skills with ability to liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Problem-solving capability to address routine purchasing queries
Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year,



we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.
At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.
What's in it for you?
Career growth opportunities
across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
Professional development and learning
through Mater Education and internal development programs
Generous salary packaging
to help maximise your take-home pay
Health and wellbeing support,
including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
Fitness Passport
access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
Discounted parking
and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters
Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater.
#GetBetterWithMater
Applications close
Tuesday 20th October ****
All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‐employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.Visit our Reconciliation webpage.
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
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📌 Purchasing Officer (Gold Coast)
🏢 Mater Group
📍 Gold Coast