Procurement & Inventory Technician (Alfred Care Group)

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• 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 https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/services/pharmacy-at-alfred-health  

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 to deliver medications to both Pharmacy and Pharmacy related medication imprest areas across the organisation. 

About the Role 

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated persons to join our team as an 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 Senior team 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.
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!! (dubject to availability)
• 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 Sarah Galea, Distribution Manager on [email protected] or Diana Sandulache, Director - Pharmacy Workforce and Culture on [email protected] 

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, Monday 3rd of August 2026

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.