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Location:
Footscray
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
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Salary:
Admin Grade 3 $77K-$85K + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Refer to award prior to applying: https://westernhealth.org.au/work-with-us/awards-and-agreements
About the Role
Help Drive Better Outcomes in Healthcare. Join a high-performing Procurement Services team and play a key role in delivering value-for-money procurement outcomes that support quality healthcare services. This is an chance to influence purchasing decisions, build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships, and contribute to continuous improvement across a large and complex organisation. Why Join Us?
• Make a meaningful contribution to healthcare outcomes.
• Work with a diverse range of stakeholders and suppliers.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• Access ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• Grow your procurement and commercial expertise in a complex environment.
Key Responsibilities
What You'll Do
• Coordinate end-to-end procurement activities, including tenders and quotations.
• Prepare procurement documentation, specifications and evaluation materials.
• Support contract management and supplier performance activities.
• Provide procurement advice and support to internal stakeholders.
• Analyse data and identify opportunities for savings and improved outcomes.
• Ensure procurement activities meet policy, probity and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and procurement best practice. About You: You are a team-oriented procurement professional with strong commercial acumen and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. You'll bring:
• Experience in procurement and/or contract management.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes.
• Solid analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results.
• A proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or Project Management (desirable).
• Experience in the health sector (desirable).
• Knowledge of public sector procurement practices (desirable).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel (desirable). Click here for the Position Description. About Western Health Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West
- one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions. More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care. We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care. We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities. Why join us? Compensation and Benefits
• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.
Learning and Development
• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship. Community Impact and Inclusion
• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research. Organisational Culture and Environment
• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence. Ready to make an impact? If you’re passionate about helping to deliver procurement excellence that supports better healthcare outcomes, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying. Closing date: 11:59pm on 15 November 2026. Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Valentina Trajkovski on (03) 8345 7668 or Valentina.
[email protected]. Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work. 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 and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees. Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. Western Health
📌 Procurement Coordinator (Footscray)
🏢 Western Health
📍 Footscray