Perioperative Services Inventory and Equipment Manager

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services,health professional education and research across threecampuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. Wehave a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that isunified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy andfulfilled lives.
Details of Position

• Employment Status: Full time, Permanent
• Location:Across 2 campuses, Austin and Repat

About the department
The operating suites at Austin and Repat complete surgerycovering a multitude of surgical disciplines including transplant,cardiac, neuro, complex orthopaedic and head and neck. The departments work closely with key stakeholders to deliver high quality evidence based care and strive for positve patient outcomes
 

About the role

The Perioperative Services Inventory and Equipment Manager is amember of a multidisciplinary team who works in colaborationwith numerous stakeholders to oversee the timely and cost effective acquisition of services and equipment. The role is responsible for financial analysis and evaluation of equipment and services. This person leads a small team of staff that manage the day to day requirements of both campuses to ensure timely and correct ordering, repair and replacement of required items.
A regular day will see you:

• Managing multilpe contracts, equipment and maintenance agreements
• Managing budget requirments for quotation, trial, puchaseand maintenance of items
• Liaising with key stakeholders to eusure an evidence based approach to equipment acquisition and contract management
• Identifying and providing education in conjunction withclinical educators according to need
• Provide reports and maintain registers
• Manage a small team to ensure a high level of service delivery.
• Please refer to the position description for further informationabout the role and required knowledge and skills

About you
To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:

A knowledge of

• Equipment procurement and maintenance processes
• Education and orientation
• Information technology including clinical systems
• Quality and risk management
• Operating room process and procedures
• Team management
• Analytical and problem solving skills

Our benefits

• Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense ofpurpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people alsoreceive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
• $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses,meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you,including discounted fitness memberships and special offerson health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport,discounted car parking and end of journey facilities forcyclists
• Five weeks annual leave, plus purchased leave options
• Relocation expense reimbursement

Inclusion at Austin
We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds,genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.
 

Work with us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With ChildrenCheck. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager.
 

Application Instructions:
Applications including a Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae can be emailed to Acting Divisional Manager Periop Services: Bridgit Lane, bridgit.lane@austin.org.au
 

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Click here to view the position description for further details.
 

Application closing date: 10 July 2024