CCLHD - Manager - Pharmacy Procurement and Inventory

6 days ago


Central Coast New South Wales, Australia Central Coast Local Health District Full time $104,000 - $312,000 per year

Employment Type:
Temporary Part Time till October 2026

Position Classification:
Pharmacist Grade 3

Remuneration:
$ $68.28 Per Hour

Hours Per Week:
16

Location:
Gosford Hospital

Requisition ID:
REQ606277

Applications Close:
Sunday, 12 October 2025 at 11.59pm

This is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with two weeks' notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours. Therefore, there are no claims to permanency.
Are you ready to drive innovation and efficiency in pharmaceutical procurement and inventory management? Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) are looking for a dynamic and strategic leader to head our Pharmacy Procurement and Inventory team.

About The Opportunity
As the Manager, you will oversee all aspects of pharmaceutical procurement and inventory management within our pharmacy department. You will lead the way in optimising financial performance, managing risks, and maintaining compliance with legislative and policy frameworks. Your leadership will directly impact patient care by ensuring timely, accurate, and reliable medication supply across the district.

In this role you will –

Develop and implement strategic plans
to optimize procurement and inventory accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Lead negotiations and utilise market analysis and forecasting
to drive cost savings and financial performance.

Ensure compliance
with pharmaceutical regulations, financial controls, and health service policies to minimize risk.

Foster strong partnerships
with internal teams and external suppliers to support collaboration and shared objectives.

Mentor and lead a high-performing team
while supporting pharmacy leadership in advancing service quality and medication use.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

About You
You are a registered practicing pharmacist with AHPRA, backed by post-registration clinical, management, or leadership qualifications - or you bring equivalent skills and experience to the role.

You bring advanced expertise in managing stock control and inventory operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

You are a strong, experienced leader with a proven track record of managing diverse teams, driving performance, and fostering collaboration.

Your excellent communication, negotiation, and delegation skills enable you to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

You have a solid history of setting, monitoring, and achieving operational, financial, and performance goals with data-driven decision-making.

You are highly skilled in data analysis, forecasting, and IT systems, using insights and initiative to continuously improve processes and deliver high-quality results.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits
Work-Life Balance:
Enjoy working part time hours, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.

Financial Benefits:
Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.

Health & Wellbeing:
Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.

Career Growth:
Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need more information?
Rachel Tarrant

Phone:

Email:

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD- or call for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

Category A positions:
Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Category B positions:
Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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