Title: Pharmacy Purchasing Officer
Box Hill, VIC, AU, 3128
Pharmacy Purchasing Officer
- Permanent Full Time | 5 weeks annual leave + monthly RDO
- Culture of learning and improvement | Partner in care at a leading health service
- Based in Box Hill Hospital | Close to cafes and public transport | Employee benefits
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
This position is a member of the Eastern Health Hospital Pharmacy team and has the responsibility for the purchasing of pharmaceuticals at Box Hill Hospital Pharmacy.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Experience in stock management, preferably in a hospital, community pharmacy or pharmacy wholesaler
- Demonstrated attention to detail in work practice
- Able to work within a team
- Demonstrated effective problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload
- High level communication, both written and verbal, demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills with consumers, their families and all health care professionals
- Continued demonstrated awareness in changes and trends to practice
- Computer literacy and embracing of health technologies and informatics
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- For Pharmacy Technician only: Certificate III or IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for).
Good to know:
- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Please click here for the Position Description
Contact Person: Senior Pharmacy Technician
Contact Number: 03 8396 3537
Job Posting End Date: 6 August 2025
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)
Our Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day