Procurement Officer

Overview

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool

Reference: VG/1893333

South West Healthcare is seeking a motivated Procurement Officer to join our regional procurement team. Working within the Central Supply model, you will contribute to a centralised approach that delivers efficient, compliant, and value driven procurement across multiple health services. This model streamlines purchasing processes, strengthens supplier partnerships, and ensures best value for our region. You will support sourcing, contracts, and category management activities while working closely with stakeholders to achieve cost effective outcomes that enhance patient care and operational excellence.

Procurement Officer - South West Healthcare

- Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time 80 hours per fortnight with a monthly accrued day off

- Location: Warrnambool Campus

- Classification: Administrative Grade 4

- Salary Range: $83,657.60 - $92,482.00 per annum, plus superannuation

Responsibilities

- Support and enhance the regional procurement framework in line with Health Share Victoria policies

- Assist stakeholders with procurement activities, including tenders, quotes, and contracts

- Use market and supply chain insights to achieve best value outcomes

- Analyse financial data to understand cost drivers and identify savings opportunities

- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers

- Contribute to sourcing strategies, tender evaluations, negotiations, and contract management

- Support implementation of procurement tools, processes, and templates to improve efficiency

- Monitor KPIs, report outcomes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What You Bring

- Tertiary qualifications in procurement, supply chain, commerce, or business administration

- Proven procurement experience, including category management and strategic sourcing

- Strong skills in supplier management and stakeholder engagement to achieve value-for-money outcomes

- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities effectively

- A proactive approach, high integrity, and commitment to continuous improvement

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions

- Internal and external professional development opportunities

- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs

- Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio-economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the South West region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 30 November 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021- 2025 with the classification Administrative Grade 4 salary range.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

- Police Record Check

- Employee Working with Children/'s Check, where required

- Current Immunisation status

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au

Applications close Friday 14 November 2025 at 11.59pm

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