Pharmacy Purchasing Officer (Health Manager Level 1)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813 - $116,824 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ650305
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
The opportunity exists for a suitably qualified candidate to become the Pharmacy Stores Purchasing Officer at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. This position sits under the direction of the Senior Pharmacist, Inventory control, and the Director of Pharmacy. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Stores Team responsible for procurement of medicines for the hospital, account management and safe, timely and efficient distribution of medicines around the facility. The candidate will be a demonstrated effective communicator and have a high level of organisational skills.
Applicants will need to address the questions in the selection criteria, upload a current Curriculum Vitae and are recommended to include a cover letter in their application.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Knowledge of legislative requirements pertaining to drug procurement and supply with demonstrated thorough understanding of purchasing practices and inventory management from recent experience.
- Experience with pharmacy dispensing software for inventory management and ability to use computer systems for generating reports, managing spread sheets and data entry.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to consult, negotiate and liaise effectively with pharmacy department staff and external stakeholders (pharmacy wholesalers,HealthShare Managers, pharmaceutical companies).
- Ability to provide leadership and collaboratively manage a small team.
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Russell Levy, Director of Pharmacy at RPA via email at Russell.Levy@health.nsw.gov.au or phone on 02 9515 8259.
Applications Close: 6 April 2026
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
