Procurement Coordinator

Victorian Government; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Scholarships and grants for learning

Job summary

Western Health located in Melbourne is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to coordinate procurement processes within the procurement services department, ensuring public health compliance. The role suits someone with procurement or project management experience looking to develop in healthcare.

Key tasks include tender/RFQ coordination, project management, category management, data handling and process improvements, with a strong emphasis on communication and meeting deadlines in a dynamic health

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating tender and quotation processes in large organisations.
• Project management capability with focus on procurement.
• Knowledge of category management and data handling.
• Ability to improve processes and adapt to change.
• Willingness to learn and build procurement skills in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating requests for tender and requests for quotation in large organisations.
• Project management.
• Category management.
• Data management.
• Process improvement.
• Adaptable to change.
• Desire to learn and build on existing knowledge.

Skills

Procurement

Project management

Category management

Data management

Process improvement

Adaptable to change

Learning mindset

Job description

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 9005

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (until March 2028)
• Salary: Admin Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

The Procurement Coordinator role will be responsible for coordinating procurement processes within the procurement services department that are compliant with public health legislation. The role is suited for a person that has some procurement and/or project management experience looking to further develop their skills in the healthcare sector.

• Coordinating requests for tender and requests for quotation in large organisations
• Project management
• Category management
• Data management
• Process improvement
• Adaptable to change
• Desire to learn and build on existing knowledge

• Highly effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Committed to ongoing growth, learning, and skill enhancement.

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Whyjoinus?

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready tomake animpact?

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services,sitesand operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, anImmunisationStatus Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Applications close Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 11.59pm