Distribution Officer

Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health in Adelaide CBD is seeking a Distribution Officer to undertake distribution activities for a designated Local Health Network. The role involves distribution and supply of goods, inventory and other specialist items to support patient care.

You will perform duties such as receiving, storing and distributing goods, scanning and delivering inventory to imprests, creating replenishment orders, stock put-away and despatch within the LHN, and liaising with Distribution Services Officer to

Responsibilities

• The Distribution Officer will undertake distribution activities for a specific Local Health Network (LHN) to support goods, inventory and specialist items.
• Receive, store and distribute goods at the LHN; scan, receive and deliver inventory to imprests and create replenishment orders.
• Receive, put-away and replenish stock and despatch within the LHN; liaise with the Distribution Services Officer to source alternatives.
• Support PSC team by undertaking other reasonable requests as directed.

Job description

Job no: 952621

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Technical, Procurement and Supply Chain and Contract Management, Trades, maintenance and services

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Corporate and Infrastructure – Procurement Supply Chain (PSC)
• Salary: $1,307.64 to $1,321.19 Per Week – WHA4 – Full Time / Ongoing – Permanent

Overview:

The Distribution Officer is responsible for undertaking distribution activities at a specific Local Health Network (LHN). This will involve the distribution and supply of goods, inventory and other specialist items for the designated LHN.

The Distribution Officers will perform one of/or a combination of the following activities on a rotational basis as directed to meet operational requirements:

• The receipt, storage and distribution of goods at the LHN.
• The scan, receipt and delivery of inventory to imprests and the creation of replenishment orders.
• Receive, put-away and replenishment of stock and despatch within the LHN.
• Liaising with Distribution Services Officer to source potential alternative items and suppliers for imprest products as and when required.
• Supporting team members in PSC by undertaking any other reasonable requests as directed.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref: 952621

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact).

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Conditions

• This role requires the wearing of steel cap safety shoes and is desirable if the applicant has a forklift licence, and or willing to obtain one as the unloading and loading of goods maybe required.

Enquiries

PSCM Recruitment & People
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

Saturday, 17 October 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 952621 - Distribution Officer - Central Cluster - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines