The Team
The Supply Team provides essential services to the Launceston General Hospital / Community Health / External Departments in the Tasmanian Northern Region for Tasmanian Health Services.
- 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
Be part of a team that keeps vital health services running. As a Supply Officer - Warehouse, you'll contribute to the efficient operation of a large warehouse facility, ensuring medical and general supplies are purchased, received, stored and delivered to support hospitals and community health services. You'll pick and dispatch orders, manage inventory, liaise with suppliers and customers, and provide responsive support to clinical and operational teams. Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll help maintain stock accuracy, support safe warehouse practices, and ensure essential goods are available when and where they are needed.
You will need
- Experience in warehousing, stores, logistics or distribution services.
- Knowledge of warehouse operations, stock control and inventory management.
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment and manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
- Experience using computerised warehouse systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
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 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
$68,854 to $73,947 pro rata per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025
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.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Cameron Shaw
Position: Manager - Supply, North/North West
Phone number: (03) 6777 4023
Email address: cameron.shaw@ths.tas.gov.au
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