Logistics & Inventory Manager

Play a key role in shaping the future of inventory and logistics services at Hunter New England Local Health District!

Remuneration: $84,436 – $112,331 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Until June 30th 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ558771
Location: Waratah Campus
Closing Date: Sunday, 13th of April

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• My Health Learning Opportunities
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 

What you will be doing:
As the Inventory & Logistics Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing and managing the district’s inventory, supply chain, logistics, and operations. This is an exciting opportunity to coordinate and drive forward HNELHD’s inventory processes and logistical enhancements into the future. You’ll have the chance to influence all aspects of inventory management and logistics, from upstream processes (managing demand in critical areas) to downstream activities (implementing best practices to support front-facing clinical staff).

In this role, you will:

• Oversee loading dock services and actively support procurement initiatives across the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD).
• Implement, monitor, and evaluate inventory and logistics services to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform process audits and review relevant data to align usage with activity, optimizing overall performance.
• Support senior management in the cost-effective and timely delivery of logistics services district-wide.
• Provide valuable assistance to the Clinical Products Manager with tasks such as recall & alert management, product & backorder management, product notifications, and general administrative duties.
• Manipulate data to generate detailed inventory management reports to support HNELHD departments in achieving optimal inventory outcomes.

About you:
We are looking for a highly motivated professional with exceptional communication, customer service, and time management skills. You will have a sharp attention to detail and be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. Your problem-solving abilities, combined with your experience in administration, will enable you to engage with stakeholders and achieve optimal outcomes.

Do you possess:

• A strong customer service focus and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to relay complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong time management skills and a proactive approach to tackling challenges.
• A willingness to learn and grow within the district procurement process, with a passion for delivering high-quality service.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team, providing exceptional logistics services to support the Hunter New England Local Health District in delivering safe, effective, and timely healthcare

 
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Lynette Lovell on Lyn.Lovell@invalidemail.com

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases  for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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