An exciting chance is available for a Procurement and Asset Insights Officer to join the Services and Infrastructure Department at Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute.

About the Position
The Procurement and Asset Insights Officer supports evidence-based decision-making across the Institute through the delivery of procurement and asset management analytics, reporting and business intelligence. Using data from procurement, finance and asset management systems, the role analyses procurement expenditure, supplier performance and asset lifecycle information to identify trends, risks and opportunities. The role develops dashboards, reports and analytical insights that support operational planning, investment decisions and continuous improvement initiatives across the Procurement and Asset Management function.

The role contributes to asset lifecycle planning by supporting asset forecasting, replacement modelling and the analysis of asset condition, utilisation and risk. Working closely with procurement, finance, facilities and operational stakeholders, the Procurement and Asset Insights Officer helps translate complex data into meaningful insights that support informed decision-making.

Selection Criteria
Knowledge and Skills:

- Relevant qualifications in Analytics, Business, Finance, Economics, Data Science or a related discipline.
- Experience developing reports, dashboards and management insights.
- Experience using business intelligence, reporting and data visualisation tools.
- Advanced spreadsheet, data analysis and modelling skills.
- Experience working with ERP, procurement, finance or asset management systems.
- Ability to translate complex data into clear and actionable insights.

Personal qualities:

- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
- Proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes.




- Commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making.
- Collaborative approach and ability to build effective working relationships.

​​​​​​​Terms of Appointment
This position is an ongoing role in a full time capacity. Salary is Professional Services Employee Level 4 ($78,121 - $82,911). Very attractive salary packaging options are available for general living expenses, meal entertainment, novated leasing and more. 12% superannuation payable, plus up to a further 5% after the first 6 months of service via our matching superannuation scheme.

General enquiries can be directed to ••••@wehi.edu.au.
A position description is available here.

How to Apply
Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 29 November 2026.

WEHI - Brighter together

WEHI is where the world's brightest minds collaborate and innovate to make discoveries that will help us to live healthier for longer. Our medical researchers have been serving the community for more than 100 years. We bring together people with different skills and experience who are committed to long-term discovery. Our teams of researchers are committed to solving the most complex health problems, making transformative discoveries for cancer, infectious and immune diseases, developmental disorders and healthy ageing.

WEHI is a place where people are able to shine. People who are inquisitive, who are committed, who are passionate. People who want to make a difference. And we are committed to ensuring they have the tools to flourish, personally and professionally. We are a community of researchers,



students and professional service staff who work towards achieving discoveries that improve human health. We are driven by collaboration, curiosity and creativity. We are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world. We are WEHI. We are brighter together.

WEHI's commitment to diversity and inclusion

At WEHI we strive to foster a flexible working environment that encourages individual differences and promotes collaboration and creativity. We recognise that talent does not sit within a single identifiable group in our society and that WEHI's ability to shape contemporary scientific thinking and deliver leading qualified services relies on a diversity of thought within our organisation. Our action to promote gender equality has been recognised with an Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and we offer a range of support for women researchers.

Our commitment to celebrating diversity and addressing inequities is further demonstrated through our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Gender Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and our WE-Pride network for LGBTQIA+ staff and students. We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact the People and Culture team.

WEHI's commitment to Indigenous employment

WEHI is working to create a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be engaged at the scientific frontier, making exciting discoveries and decisions about the future of health in this country, and part of a leading professional services workforce supporting the realisation of these discoveries. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

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