Inventory Supervisor

The Hospital:

The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive".

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. 

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

Job Title: Inventory Supervisor – Perioperative Services

• Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging
• Hub of medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne
• Work for Australia's leading Children's Hospital

About the Role:

This is a Full Time position within the Supply Chain Team at the RCH.

You will play a vital role in ensuring that our operating theatres and associated departments have timely access to the critical medical supplies they need to deliver safe, high-quality patient care. This is a hands-on supervisor role where your attention to detail and ability to streamline processes will directly support the efficiency of our supply chain.

Classification for this position will be GN1 (General Services Supervisor) (FTE base salary $73,502 per annum, plus superannuation).

What you'll achieve:

• Lead the day-to-day ordering process across platforms such as Coupa and Imprest
• Oversee stock levels, and drive best practice in warehouse and inventory management
• Be a hands-on supervisor where your team focus, attention to detail and ability to streamline processes will directly support the efficiency of our supply chain.

 Your skills and experience:

• 1-2 years' experience working in inventory and/or warehouse management roles.
• Knowledge and experience having used ordering systems such as FMIS, Coupa and Imprest
• Ability to set expectations, delegate effectively and manage a small team

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

About the Department:

At RCH, our Supply Chain team is a key part of the hospital operation, ensuring that every department has critical medical supplies they need to deliver world-class care. We process thousands of orders each month, from everyday consumables to specialist surgical equipment and temperature-sensitive products requiring careful handling.

Our customers are the hospital's internal departments — from the Emergency Department to Operating Theatres — and we take pride in delivering a reliable, responsive service that supports patient care. The team operates across three key areas: Imprest scanning and delivery, Inbound Goods, and Perioperative Supply. Each area works together to keep supplies moving seamlessly and safely throughout the hospital.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure.

Application process:

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly

For more information about this position please contact Manesh Govind –

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital.  Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. 

Are you ready to join our team? 

 Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button

Applications close 28 October 2025