About the role 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 2016 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: $39.79 - $44.25 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 escalation 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

Desirable – Level 1 Procurement Certification

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

Good 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

Why join us? 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 prospect to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Be part of something

📌 Purchasing Officer (Gold Coast)
🏢 Mater Health Services
📍 Gold Coast