Procurement Officer

Reference Number: 2278

Job Title: Procurement Officer Procurement Officer

Employment Type: Permanent Full - Time                                                      

Hours per Fortnight: 76 

Classification: Grade 1 Levels 1-5 (HS1 - HS17)

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 23/12/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Justin James on 0402 059 582 or Justin.James2@gvhealth.org.au
 

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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Our region:

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About the Role: Procurement Officer

The Procurement Officer at Goulburn Valley Health (GVH) supports the organisation by sourcing and purchasing goods and services in line with GVH’s procurement policies and HealthShare Victoria requirements. The role involves obtaining quotes, evaluating suppliers and ensuring all purchasing activities follow ethical and transparent processes. A key part of the role is providing support to customers—clinical and non-clinical departments—by helping them identify suitable products, advising on procurement procedures, resolving supply issues, and ensuring timely delivery of the items they need to provide safe, efficient patient care. The Procurement Officer also maintains accurate purchasing records, monitors contract performance, and contributes to GVH’s goals of value, accountability, and reliable supply.

About the Department:

Goulburn Valley Health’s Supply Department is the central unit responsible for procuring, receiving, storing, and distributing goods across the health service. Operating under a strategic annual procurement plan, the department sources clinical and non-clinical supplies through fair, transparent processes, often leveraging joint contracts via HealthShare Victoria. It maintains inventory accuracy using systems like Oracle and ensures timely replenishment of consumables to wards. The Supply Department works closely with clinical departments to support quality care by ensuring supply levels match clinical demand. GV Health has a Healthcare Supplies Shop that provides consumables like continence products to the community / patients. 

The Successful candidate will have:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations—preferably in healthcare 
• Well- developed communication skills
• Understanding of procurement policies, probity requirements and ethical sourcing principles. 
• Proficiency in Oracle FMIS and general computer skills (Excel, Word and outlook)
• Ability to work indepenedly as a part of the broader supply team.

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.