Warehouse Manager

Queensland Health; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career training and development

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking a professional to lead the Supply Chain Branch, delivering end-to-end warehousing and distribution services across hospital networks. The role focuses on capacity planning, staff leadership, and coordinating with clinical and administrative teams to maximise value and service quality.

You will oversee inventory workflows, cost-effective strategies, risk management, and reporting against key targets, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and equity

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct programs and strategies to ensure Supply Services (WM) capacity to deliver cost effective and innovative warehousing and distribution support to clients.
• Formulate and co-ordinate operational planning of the warehousing and distribution functions.
• Oversee the effective operation and co-ordination of workflow of receipt, storage, picking, packing, dispatch and distribution of goods.
• Run reports and search information on the Materials Management information system.
• Contribute to the development of departmental budgets ensuring financial decisions are congruent with organisational goals.
• Develop a work environment that encourages and promotes feedback and reporting from staff to ensure continuous improvement to business goals
• Undertake regular reporting against goals and objectives in regard key targets, resource utilisation, and processing deadlines particularly for receipts for non-stock products.
• Identify and manage risk in the warehousing and distribution functions
• Interpret and evaluate regulations and instructions as they relate to the warehousing and distribution functions.

Job description

Supply Chain Branch proudly provides a resilient and reliable supply chain service to our Hospital and Health Service customers and partner services, including clinical goods, pharmaceuticals and linen products. The branch comprises functions critical to Queensland Health's supply response, including Central Pharmacy, Linen Services, Warehousing and Logistics, and Operations Group. These functions combine to provide an end-to-end supply chain function—from demand planning to warehousing and distribution—under a single integrated branch led by the Executive Director.

About the role:

As a Manager, you will Supply Chain Branch supports clients and stakeholders across the Department of Health, all Hospital and Health Services, Queensland Government and some external agencies with the goal of ‘Maximising value; elevating healthcare.' You will also promote the Warehouse and Distribution facility by Liaising with clinical, medical and administrative staff and clients to achieve client focused quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and direct programs and strategies to ensure Supply Services (WM) capacity to deliver cost effective and innovative warehousing and distribution support to clients.
• Formulate and co-ordinate operational planning of the warehousing and distribution functions.
• Oversee the effective operation and co-ordination of workflow of receipt, storage, picking, packing, dispatch and distribution of goods.
• Run reports and search information on the Materials Management information system.
• Contribute to the development of departmental budgets ensuring financial decisions are congruent with organisational goals.
• Develop a work environment that encourages and promotes feedback and reporting from staff to ensure continuous improvement to business goals
• Undertake regular reporting against goals and objectives in regard key targets, resource utilisation, and processing deadlines particularly for receipts for non-stock products.
• Identify and manage risk in the warehousing and distribution functions
• Interpret and evaluate regulations and instructions as they relate to the warehousing and distribution functions.

Role fit:

You will effectively lead and motivate staff by providing clear direction and fostering positive outcomes, while managing resources within established controls to maximise service delivery and efficiency. You will inspire colleagues to contribute to practical solutions that support organisational objectives, encourage a culture of continuous improvement, and help remove barriers to positive change. You will also proactively evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the operational environment, identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen ways of working and ensure resources are used effectively to support key organisational priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Why work for us:

• Career training and development
• Generous leave entitlements, including leave loading

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.