Procurement & Inventory Technician

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

• Permanent Full Time Position (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO

• HS1 Hospital Administration

• Located at Alfred Health

• Great Staff Benefits 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

About the Department

Alfred Health Pharmacy is well recognised for high quality and innovative patient- focused services, education and training programmes as well as significant research output. The service operates over 4 sites within Alfred Health, and continually advocates for postgraduate learning and research interests, with supportive partnerships and expert mentors available to foster staff development. Centre for Medicine Use and Safety program to achieve a considered, safe and financially responsible approach to medication management within Alfred Heath. Further information is available at

About the Team

The Pharmaceutical Management team is responsible for the procurement, distribution and governance of medicine supply across Alfred Health. This is managed through a unique, proactive and co-ordinated approach; utilising close working relationships with external suppliers (Symbion, Baxter) to deliver medications to both Pharmacy and Pharmacy related medication imprest areas across the organisation.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team as Inventory and Procurement Technician. In this position, you will deliver the daily functions of the pharmacy distributions and stores teams, including facilitating the supply of pharmaceuticals across all campuses of Alfred Health, both wards and dispensaries. Working directly with the Distributions seniors and closely with the Procurement and broader Pharmaceutical Management team, you will be responsible for stock management, record keeping and contributing to quality improvement projects in the Pharmacy Store.

Key Skills

• A patient-centred approach to care

• Excellent time management skills

• The ability to work well in a team environment

• Excellent communication skills and including the ability to consult with a wide range of internal and external staff

• Willingness to take a hands-on approach to completing required tasks

• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced public hospital environment

Qualifications/Experience Required

• Previous store and stock control work desirable

• Hospital experience desirable but not essential

• Pharmacy experience desirable but not essential

• Experience and familiarity with procurement, forecasting, planning and warehouse environments an advantage

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.

• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.

• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax

• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness and access to Fitness Passport.

• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services.

For any questions or for a confidential discussion please contact Matt Taylor, Lead – Pharmaceutical Management at

Applications must be submitted electronically via the Alfred Health website - applications forwarded to the contact email address will not be considered.

Applications closing 11pm AEST, Friday 31st October 2025

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

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