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Senior Supply Officer
Townsville University Hospital
Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island. We operate 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Townsville University Hospital, the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for 700,000 people living in the region.
We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.
Job details
| Position status | Casual |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | OO3 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV633168 |
| Closing date | 14-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | Casual, non-standard hours, multiple positions |
| Contact person | Julie Whitbread |
| Contact details | 07 4433 1372 Access the National Relay Service |
Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".
Our values are:
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
We are seeking committed and passionate professionals to help us achieve our mission.
About the opportunity:
Position: Senior Supply Officer
Vacancy: Casual, non-standard hours, multiple positions
Location: Townsville University Hospital
Are you ready to jump into an exciting casual role as a Senior Supply Officer at Townsville University Hospital? This is a hands-on position where you'll be at the heart of our daily operations where every day brings a new challenge and opportunity to make a difference!
The Supply Operations team provide imprest and goods receiving services at Townsville University Hospital and an imprest service to our outlying facilities in the Townsville area.
Our Senior Supply Officers are responsible for various tasks essential to the efficient distribution of clinical consumables, including ordering ward requirements using an imprest system, unloading trucks, receipting, and delivery, unpacking and stock rotation in the ward storerooms.
About the role:
Our Senior Supply Officers undertake two main functions:
- Imprest management in the wards, and
- Goods receiving services at the hospitals main loading dock.
Imprest management includes ordering clinical consumables using barcode scanners in the wards, unpacking deliveries, assisting in unloading trucks, receipting, stock rotation, identify changes to usage and manage the imprest lists in consultation with the Nurse Unit Managers.
Goods receiving services includes assisting in unloading trucks, receipting, distribution, and delivery to store locations.
Involves managing the loading dock for Supply Operations services, work closely with other departments that also use the loading dock, and accept, check and goods receipt deliveries.
Your contributions will be valued and impactful.
Why Choose Us?
- Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
- Enjoy casual rates of $42.52 to $44.57 p.h. (OO3)
Requirements:
- Possession of class C drivers' licence.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted including criminal history clearance.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
About you:
- Movement and physical suitability to perform the manual handling tasks associated with completing the role.
- Knowledge of, or the ability to acquire knowledge of, practices relevant to the warehousing and distribution functions.
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with clients and staff.
- Ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to operate motor vehicles and materials handling equipment.
Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Julie Whitbread on 07 4433 1372
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV633168
Applications close: Monday, 14 July 2025.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents’ section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
OO3 Senior Supply Officer 32108257 (Word, 405KB)
Role Description
