**About Dhelkaya Health**
Dhelkaya Health is a new health service on Dja Dja Wurrung country; it is the coming together of Castlemaine Health, Maldon Hospital and CHIRP Community Health. Dhelkaya Health is shaping a better health system for the people of Mount Alexander Shire and beyond, while staying true and local in everything it does.
Dhelkaya Health delivers a diverse range of inpatient, outpatient, aged care, community health and outreach services to Mount Alexander Shire. It also delivers assessment, rehabilitation and allied health services to neighbouring shires. Dhelkaya Health is committed to the quality, accessibility and sustainability of acute, aged and community-based healthcare, and family and housing services.
Dhelkaya Health has campuses in Castlemaine and Maldon.
**About the role**
This role works under the direction of the Chief Procurement Officer to sustain an effective contract management system and manage processes for the acquisition of goods and services in line with Health Purchasing Victoria requirements. The role will provide coordination of services for the delivery of major capital and procurement projects for Dhelkaya Health including Maldon Hospital, relating to the design and construction of new buildings and infrastructure, refurbishment of existing facilities, fit-out of accommodation, acquisition of critical plant and equipment, and implementation of sustainability initiatives.
About you - Experience working in a purchasing role (preferably in a health care or public sector setting)
- Demonstrated experience in business process improvement
- Minimum Certificate in Business Administration
- Strong computer literacy with advanced skills in Oracle (FMIS) and Microsoft Office - Self-motivated with the ability to work within a team or autonomously - Able to handle several tasks at once and meet multiple deadlines - Strong interpersonal skills including excellent written and oral communication skills - Able to build strong relationships with suppliers, peers and management - Excellent attention to detail - Demonstrated experience working in a team environment and providing leadership/guidance - Current Australian Driver's Licence
**Culture and Benefits**
Castlemaine and Maldon are located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in the Mount Alexander Shire. The area is renowned for its creativity, history and as host to the Castlemaine State Festival. The shire is a short drive from Melbourne, Ballarat and Bendigo, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, unique natural environment and historic goldfields, the community offers a rich diverse culture for all to enjoy.
- Free on-site parking is available to all staff and visitors
- Salary Packaging/Salary Sacrificing
- Onsite staff gym
- Fitness Passport is available to all staff members across Dhelkaya Health. You and your family can sign up to unlimited access to more than 120 gyms, pools and fitness facilities on your program
- Our Health and Wellbeing program; including access to a Social Worker, Pastoral Care Office, Prevention of Bullying & Harassment Officers, Physiotherapy services, vaccination programs and other health services as required
- The Dhelkaya Health Social Club brings staff from all areas of the hospital together in friendly and casual environment, with a variety of events and activities held throughout the year.