The Team:
- The team environment is one of our highlights, where our teams work together, help each other & assess priorities to achieve a great workplace.
- Our work is dynamic, covering warehouse areas/tasks, hospital deliveries and key stakeholder engagement.
- The new facility is three years old in October 2026 and is has the latest equipment and is a clean environment.
All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Role:
Within established policies and guidelines, contribute to the effective and efficient operation of a large warehouse facility, including the pick & pack, receiving, despatch, delivery and storage of goods. Provide a high-level customer support service re quality and accuracy for warehousing and storage of goods.
Provide a customer support service to inform clients of cost-effective purchasing and storage of goods.
- Process requisitions, Imprest ordering lists and barcoded files to generating picking documents.
- Pick and pack orders and dispatch goods in order of priority and liaise with clients as required.
- Re-stock pick locations, reserve locations and storage areas, always ensuring correct storage and stock rotation.
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Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety
processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives,
safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.
You will need:
- Demonstrated experience in warehousing and distribution.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working in a large warehouse facility, including knowledge and understanding of purchasing procedures and procurement principles and practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of computerised warehousing systems and contemporary office management software including email and databases.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 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: $66,049 to $70,993 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
Salary Packaging:
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.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Forklift Licence
- Medium Rigid Truck Licence
- Knowledge of medical and general products utilised by a large health service organisation
- Relevant qualifications in warehousing and distribution
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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: Drew Berwick
Position: Warehouse and Distribution Manager
Phone number: 03 67777 4024
Email address: drew.berwick@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.