SESLHD - Pharmacy Procurement Category Manager

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813 - $116,824 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ619887
Location: Sydney
Applications Close: Sunday, 30 November 2025

NOTE: To be considered for this role, you must have a current unrestricted Driver's Licence and willing to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.

Where you'll be working

Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital is steeped in history, with a legacy of nursing and medical firsts to its credit and has paved the way in many clinical areas - both nationally and internationally. Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital is Australia's first hospital and dates from the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. 
The Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital started at Millers Point in 1882 and moved to Woolloomooloo in 1922. In 1996 Sydney Eye Hospital was relocated from Sir John Young Crescent site to Macquarie Street to form The Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital.

What you'll be doing

The Pharmacy Procurement Category Manager will provide a high quality executive and administrative service to support the efficient and effective operation of SESLHD Pharmacy Services (including the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network Randwick Campus where services have been agreed) to achieve business and service objectives.  The position will ensure the provision of efficient procurement management, improve alignment between Facility / Service Pharmacy Services’ procurement, and deliver consistency in pricing and utilitsation of pharmaceuticals across SESLHD. The position will contribute to quality assurance activities across SESLHD with specific responsibility for ensuring compliance with relevant standards and management of drug shortages and recalls under the direction of the District Pharmacy Business Support Manager.  The position will work closely with Facility / Service Pharmacy Store Officers on the end to end processes of Pharmacy Services procurement. 

Benefits:

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Are you ready to join us?

We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions:

1. Can you describe a time when you managed or coordinated procurement processes to improve consistency in pricing and utilisation across multiple facilities or services?
2. How have you ensured compliance with relevant standards while managing challenges such as drug shortages, product recalls, or supply disruptions?

Need more information? 

 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
 2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Andrew Grant on Andrew.Grant1@invalidemail.com

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-District@invalidemail.com and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. 

Information for applicants:

• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@invalidemail.com) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website