Supply & Purchasing Officer (503325)


Department of Health
Finance and Business Support
FBS - Statewide Supply
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 3

Salary:

$71,661 to $77,455 per annum

Employment type:

Full Time

Region:

North

Job description:

The Department of Health is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for Supply & Purchasing Officer vacancy located at North.

The Role:

In accordance with established policies and guidelines, the Supply & Purchasing Officer is responsible for the effective and efficient operations of the Supply Department by:

  • Processing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services as required by the local department of the nominated Region.
  • Providing support and information to internal and external stakeholders including industry representatives on procurement and supply associated matters.
  • Coordinating and liaising with internal/external departments and private clients to ensure critical medical and other supply service delivery needs are met.
  • Responsible for ordering medical and non-medical supplies.  
  • Communicating with Suppliers, Hospital Wards and Departments. 

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $71,661 - $77,455 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

  • Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Allowances: 

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Benefits available to eligible candidates

  • Professional development and accelerated pathways.
  • Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
  • Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

  1. Current Driver’s and Forklift Licences

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

Application Guide:  

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Simon Purse
Position: Senior Procurement Officer
Phone number: 03 6777 4032
Email address: simon.purse@ths.tas.gov.au 

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  2. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
  3. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.