1. Department for Health and Wellbeing – Corporate & Infrastructure – Procurement Supply Chain & Finance (PSCF)
2. Salary: $127,859 – MAS3 – Full Time / Ongoing appointment
Overview:
3. Permanent, full-time opportunity
4. Flexible hybrid working environment.
5. Ongoing development and support opportunities
Short Summary:
Drive the operational performance of a large and complex supply chain function in this dynamic leadership position at SA Health.
Who we are:
Procurement, Supply Chain and Finance (PSCF) lead the overarching strategic planning, governance and direction of SA Health’s spend and critical requirements for goods and services and financial services.
We are passionate about ensuring seamless sourcing and distribution of goods and services to empower quality healthcare for South Australians.
Benefits:
As a member of our team, you will experience a workplace which values your growth and emphasises your well-being. You can look forward to:
6. Career Development: Take advantage of our continuous learning programs such as IPAA courses and our iLearn portal, secondment opportunities and increment advances to support your ongoing career journey.
7. Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our hybrid working environment and flexible working arrangements which support you in balancing your professional and personal commitments.
8. Study Support: Learning is part of who are, and we proactively encourage our teams to take advantage of our study support options such as study leave or reimbursement where applicable.
9. Health and Wellness: Take advantage of Flexitime to support your lifestyle and access to an Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) to support your well-being in and outside of the workplace.
Your new role:
As the Senior Manager, Supply Chain Operations you will proactively drive supply chain operations, including purchasing, order fulfillment, inventory, logistics, and freight for diverse product portfolios. You will empower the performance of the supply chain, ensuring it meets organisational and compliance requirements. You will also emphasise continuous improvement initiatives and directly supervise Demand Planning, Purchasing and Inventory managers.
You will undertake a variety of activities including but not limited to:
10. Developing and implementing logistics strategies to optimise efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery of supplies to various departments and units within hospital sites across Local Health networks.
11. Conducting regular audits and assessments of supply chain processes to identify areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
12. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to the storage, handling, and transportation of medical supplies.
13. Monitoring inventory levels and analysing usage patterns to forecast future supply needs and prevent stockouts or excess inventory.
14. Driving strategic planning initiatives to align supply chain activities with organisational goals and objectives.
About you:
As the successful Senior Manager, Supply Chain Operations you will champion the values of trust and cooperation and approach the role with a strategic and analytical mindset. You will be proactive in making sound decisions that consider organisational needs and evaluate risks.
You will possess the following:
15. Extensive experience in supply chain management with an emphasis on procurement and continuous improvement.
16. Demonstrated experience in high volume, computerised distribution centres, warehouse operations, and logistics.
17. Extensive knowledge of the regulations and standards governing the healthcare industry, including those related to storage, transportation, and handling of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
18. Demonstrated capability to assess data, identify trends, and make informed decisions to optimise operational efficiency and performance.
19. Proven ability manage change in a complex and demanding operational environment.
Join us today and be a valued member of an organisation which not only invests in your professional growth but also values you.
Apply via the buttons below, we are excited to see what we’ll achieve together!
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 885735
Criminal History Screening Requirement
20. A National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)
Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)
SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.
21. Special Conditions
It is mandatory that no person, whether or not already working in SA Health, may be appointed to a position in SA Health unless they have provided a satisfactory current Criminal and Relevant History Screening, as required by the SA Health Criminal and Relevant History Screening Policy Directive.
22. For appointment in a Prescribed Position under the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act (2016), a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required from the Department for Human Services Screening Unit. For other positions, a satisfactory National Police Certificate (NPC) assessment is required.
23. For ‘Prescribed Positions’ under the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act (2016), the individual’s WWCCs must be renewed every 5 years from the date of issue; and for ‘Approved Aged Care Provider Positions’ every 3 years from date of issue as required by the Accountability Principles 2014 issued pursuant to the Aged Care Act 1997 (Cth).
24. Appointment is subject to immunisation risk category requirements. There may be ongoing immunisation requirements that must be met.
25. Appointment is subject to immunisation risk category requirements. There may be ongoing immunisation requirements that must be met.
26. Depending on work requirements the incumbent may be transferred to other locations across SA Health to perform work appropriate to classification, skills and capabilities either on a permanent or temporary basis subject to relevant provisions of the Public Sector Act 2009 for Public Sector employees or the SA Health (Health Care Act) Human Resources Manual for Health Care Act employees.
27. The incumbent may be required to participate in Counter Disaster activities including attendance, as required, at training programs and exercises to develop the necessary skills required to participate in responses in the event of a disaster and/or major incident.
Enquiries
Dan Starkey
Senior Consultant, Workforce Management
Application Closing Date
Thursday, 21 November 2024 - 11.55PM
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