Manager - Statewide Supply

The Statewide Supply team manages supply of consumables and equipment across the Department of Health with a focus on medical supplies and consumables. The team plays a crucial role in delivering continuous improvement in processes and building positive relationships with suppliers and clinical areas to deliver high-quality outcomes for stakeholders.

The Manager Statewide Supply will:

• Provide high-level leadership in the development and implementation of Tasmanian Health Service (THS) procurement strategies, projects and plans in collaboration with the procurement team.
• Provide high-level leadership, expertise, strategic advice and support on supply chain issues across the THS.
• Manage THS core supply functions, including materials management, purchasing, warehousing and distribution, receiving and stores facilities including, third-party logistics and fourth-party logistics functions.
• Manage, plan, motivate and develop the statewide supply team to be proactive, efficient and effective in the support of service delivery.

• Extensive experience in developing and implementing a strategic procurement and supply program, systems and technology
• Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated experience in high-level project management, change management and leadership, including the ability to initiate, formulate and manage complex and diverse projects.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

General Stream Band 8

$144,169 to $153,844 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications in business, supply chain or another relevant discipline, together with membership of, or progression towards membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

• 522902 Manager -Statewide Supply band8

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role 

Applications close on 23 August 2026, 11:55pm.

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Michelle Searle
Position: Executive General Manager Efficiency and Productivity
Phone number: (03) 6166 3***
Email address: ***************@health.tas.gov.au 

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