Advanced Storeperson

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• Make an impact supporting our professionals and patients
• Heidelberg location, with multiple public transport options available to Austin Hospital
• Fixed term, full time opportunity
• $60,000 - $70,000 base + generous salary packaging + super

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Supply Department

Supply Department is responsible for running procurement activities, making purchases on behalf of the Health Service and includes managing contracts and suppliers, forecasting, managing inventory and warehousing, transport and customer service. The department supplies all medical, surgical and general supplies in an efficient and error free environment meeting all applicable standards.

About the role 

As the Advanced Storeperson, you will work collaboratively with a supportive team of professionals, who are passionate about providing best practice care for patients. You’ll enjoy our continuing education and quality improvement strategy, which is developed through leadership forums and committees. You’ll join a friendly and supportive team who genuinely enjoy their work and the contribution they make.

A regular day will see you:   

• Liaise with stores staff and professionals and collaborate with multiple teams across the division
• Facilitate a coordinated approach to total service management by working with other team members
• Participate in continuing education and training activities including new project/business
• Pick, pack and distribute stores stock including medical consumables, domestic products, grocery items and printed matter
• Drive the Supply delivery truck or Van safely to the various Austin Health sites to deliver stock and non-stock items to Wards and Departments and other locations as directed
• Competently operate a forklift and other supply manual handling equipment ensuring safe work practices

About you 

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to excellence in Customer service. You’ll bring energy and drive to you work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• 5+ years medical stores experience
• Experience in a large service environment
• Experience in handling and distributing of goods
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and interpersonal skills
• MR truck licence and forklift driver’s license (mandatory for both)
• Ability to communicate and develop working relationships on all levels
• Commitment to provide a quality customer service

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Peter Mystakidis, Manager Logistics at Peter.Mystakidis@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Tuesday 9 September 2025