Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 7397
The Purchasing Administrator is responsible for providing administrative and procurement support to the Surgery, Endoscopy, and Anaesthesia division, including coordinating purchasing activities, maintaining records, and ensuring efficient supply processes.
Key responsibilities:
Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including processing purchase requisitions, obtaining and evaluating quotes, placing orders, and tracking deliveries.
Oversee and manage the Purchasing inbox, delegating workflow and responding to urgent requests and issues in a timely manner.
Process theatre and clinic-related invoices, including loan and pay-and-replace proformas, as well as usage reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Coordinate purchasing activities for Surgery, Endoscopy, Anaesthesia, and theatre reception requirements.
Source and procure IT-related products for the SEAS division, including coordinating installation where required.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies relating to orders, shipments, invoices, and requisitions, ensuring accurate billing and record-keeping.
Process and maintain records for equipment repairs and service replacements in accordance with contracted service agreements
About you:
Demonstrated excellent organisational and time management skills.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong commitment to delivering customer-focused service.
Proven ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
Demonstrated initiative, with the ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and apply sound judgement.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial/accounting systems
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About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about compassionate care, innovation, and community wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 9 June 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Cassandra Cook on 0481 420 888.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.