Procurement Coordinator

Western Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Health in Footscray is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to join the Procurement Services team. The role coordinates procurement processes in line with public health legislation and supports tender and quotation activities within a large health service.

You will bring procurement or project management experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach to stakeholder management. This is a full‑time, fixed‑term role until March 2028 with Admin Grade 3 salary plus

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and/or project management.
• Ability to coordinate tenders and quotations.
• Healthcare sector experience preferred.
• Strong data management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate requests for tender and requests for quotation.
• Assist with category management.
• Support project management within procurement.
• Manage stakeholder relationships.
• Improve processes and data handling.
• Adapt to change and work collaboratively.

Skills

Project management

Category management

Stakeholder management

Data management

Process improvement

Adaptability

Collaborative

Communication

Learning mindset

Job description

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Division: Procurement Services

Program: Procurement Services

Department: Contracts Management

Enterprise Agreement: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administr

Job Function: Administration & Leadership

Role Summary:

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

Refer to the ‘Health & Allied Services, Administration Officers & Managers’ award prior to applying: Awards and agreements | Western Health

About the role:

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.

Keyresponsibilities:

To be successful in this role, you require the below experience and skills:

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

Aboutyou:

• 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.

About Western Health

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?

Compensation and Benefits

• 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?

Closingdate:11:59pm on3 November 2026.

Enquiries:Forfurther information about this role, contact Valentina Trajkovski via [e-mail] .

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.

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