Graduate Support Officer

**Job no**: 897776
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide CBD
**Categories**: Administration, Business and Management, Procurement and Supply Chain and Contract Management, Graduate, Apprenticeship, Traineeship
- **Department for Health and Wellbeing - Corporate and Infrastructure - Procurement Supply Chain & Finance**:

- **Multiple Graduate Positions**:

- **Salary: $67,589 to $72,033 - ASO3 - Full Time / Term Contract up to 2 Years**

Overview:

- Term opportunity.
- Flexible hybrid working environment.
- Ongoing development and support opportunities

Develop expertise in public procurement, compliance, supply chain functions, and stakeholder engagement as a Graduate Support Officer.

**Who we are**:
Procurement, Supply Chain and Finance (PSCF) lead the overarching strategic planning, governance and direction of SA Health’s spend and critical requirements for goods and services and financial services.

We are passionate about ensuring seamless sourcing and distribution of goods and services to empower quality healthcare for South Australians.

**Benefits**:
As a member of our team, you will experience a workplace which values your growth and emphasises your well-being. You can look forward to:

- **Career Development**: Take advantage of our continuous learning programs such as IPAA courses and our iLearn portal, secondment opportunities and increment advances to support your ongoing career journey.
- **Work-Life Balance**: Benefit from our hybrid working environment and flexible working arrangements which support you in balancing your professional and personal commitments.
- **Study Support**: Learning is part of who are, and we proactively encourage our teams to take advantage of our study support options such as study leave or reimbursement where applicable.
- **Health and Wellness**: Take advantage of Flexitime to support your lifestyle and access to an Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) to support your well-being in and outside of the workplace.

**Your new role**:
As a Graduate Support Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our procurement and supply chain function. You will receive guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals, allowing you to build expertise in public procurement, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. You will also be trained in various supply chain functions, including the purchase and safe distribution of products and consumables, as well as learning about related supply chain technologies.

You will undertake a variety of activities including but not limited to:

- Collaborating with senior procurement professionals to contribute to strategic sourcing efforts.
- Participating in the tender process, supporting the preparation and evaluation of tender documents.
- Assisting in demand planning and forecasting functions to develop plans to best meet supply and demand requirements.
- Assisting in the reporting and analytics of data to meet both regulatory requirements and provide business insights to support the procurement and supply chain functions.
- Fostering positive relationships with suppliers, promoting ethical conduct and sustainable practices.

**About you**:
You will possess the following:

- A university degree.
- Experience working with others in a team environment to achieve successful outcomes.
- Understanding of obligations when dealing with confidential information and managing disclosure of sensitive information in a commercial context and/or a politically sensitive environment
- Experience in managing multiple priorities and making choices about time allocation whilst maintaining customer satisfaction.

Join us today and be a valued member of an organisation which not only invests in your professional growth but also values you.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. **Job ref: 897776**

**Criminal History Screening Requirement**
- A National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

**Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (mínimal patient contact)**

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

**Special Conditions**
- It is mandatory that no person, whether or not already working in SA Health, may be appointed to a position in SA Health unless they have provided a satisfactory current Criminal and Relevant History Screening, as required by the SA Health Criminal and Relevant History Screening Policy Directive.
- For appointment in a Prescribed Position under the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act (2016), a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required from the Department