Senior Purchasing Services Officer at Monash University
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Location: 211 Wellington Road, Mulgrave
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $83,424 - $95,825 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
The Opportunity
Join a dynamic team at Monash University as a Senior Purchasing Services Officer, delivering high-quality administrative and customer service support to ensure the effective operation of the Purchasing Services Team. Responsibilities include providing timely and tailored advice and support to staff, clients, and external stakeholders, ensuring the highest standard of communication and service delivery. Tasks include processing requisitions for orders and transactions, managing corporate card activities, asset stocktakes, and maintaining records for audit and taxation compliance. You will contribute to system enhancements and service excellence initiatives relating to service practices, quality assurance and customer service excellence.
Responsibilities
- Provide timely, tailored purchasing advice and support to staff, clients, and external stakeholders.
- Process requisitions for orders and transactions and manage corporate card activities.
- Conduct asset stocktakes and maintain records for audit and taxation compliance.
- Contribute to system enhancements and service excellence initiatives related to purchasing practices.
- Support quality assurance and customer service initiatives within the Purchasing Services Team.
Qualifications and Skills
- Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to managing competing priorities.
- Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with integrated financial systems.
- Ability to identify issues, offer solutions, and maintain professional service delivery.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We value difference and diversity and champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed. We have staff and campuses globally and rank among the world’s top universities.
Flexible Work and Diversity
Monash supports adaptable and hybrid working arrangements. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments are available on request.
Apply and Enquiries
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to the Monash Jobs site. Applications close Monday 6 October 2025, 11:55pm AEST. Enquiries: Rachel Jones, Purchasing Team Leader, +61. Position Description: Senior Purchasing Services Officer.
Additional Information
We invite applications from candidates with valid Australian work rights. Your employment is contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment and background checks as required by the University.
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📌 Senior Purchasing Services Officer
🏢 Monash University
📍 Melbourne