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• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Corporate and Infrastructure – Procurement Supply Chain & Finance (PSCM)
• Multiple Positions Available – Full Time / Ongoing Appointment
• Salary: $1,128.60 to $1,140.30 – WHA4

Overview:

The Distribution Officer is responsible for undertaking distribution activities at a specific Local Health Network (LHN).  This will involve the distribution and supply of goods, inventory and other specialist items for the designated LHN.

The Distribution Officers will perform one of/or a combination of the following activities on a rotational basis as directed to meet operational requirements:

• The receipt, storage and distribution of goods at the LHN.
• The scan, receipt and delivery of inventory to imprests and the creation of replenishment orders.
• Receive, put-away and replenishment of stock and despatch within the LHN.
• Liaising with Distribution Services Officer to source potential alternative items and suppliers for imprest products as and when required.
• Supporting team members in PSCM by undertaking any other reasonable requests as directed.

To streamline the process for applicants with prior experience with us, we’ve removed the cover letter requirement and added focused questions to better assess your relevant experience and attributes.

Work Locations:

Employees will operate under a cluster model, with placements aligned to one of the following clusters (not a single hospital):

•            Northern (Lyell McEwin Hospital, Modbury Hospital),

•            Central (Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, Glenside, SA Pathology),

•            WCHN (Women’s & Children’s Hospital, SA Pathology, Royal Adelaide Hospital),

•            Southern (Flinders Medical Centre, Noarlunga Hospital, Repatriation Hospital).

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref:  916366

Criminal History Screening Requirements:

For All Clusters:

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC)  for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

For WCHN Cluster:

• A DHS ‘Working With Children Check’ (WWCC) is required for this position.

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Conditions

• Has or commits to obtaining a forklift licence within 12 months of commencing employment and maintain licencing throughout period of employment.

Enquiries

PSCM Recruitment & People
Phone: 8425 2600
E-mail: Health.PSCMStaffManagement@sa.gov.au  

Application Closing Date

Thursday, 30 October 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments

• 916366 - NORTHERN - Distribution Officer - Role Description.pdf
• 916366 - CENTRAL - Distribution Officer - Role Description.pdf
• 916366 - WCHN - Distribution Officer - Role Description.pdf
• 916366 - SOUTHERN - Distribution Officer - Role Description.pdf
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