Supply Chain Traineeship

Job Description:

• Role title: Supply Chain Traineeship

• Role type: Permanent full-time 38hrs/week

• Department and location: Supply department, St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Griffith

Welcome to St Vincent’s Private Hospital Griffith, the Riverina community’s premier private hospital 

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots. 

Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As a modern, purpose-built facility, we feature three state-of-the-art operating theatres, advanced high-acuity private rooms, and a dedicated regional palliative care unit. We are proud to drive clinical excellence in the region, partnering with the onsite Baiada Murrumbidgee Teaching Centre to offer top-tier simulation training and continuous professional growth. 

Centrally located in the heart of the Riverina, our modern hospital offers a seamless daily commute for locals and those travelling from surrounding regional hubs. With easy access and hassle-free onsite parking, you can enjoy a vibrant career in a thriving community hospital without the big-city hustle. 

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here. 

Kick-start your career with our Traineeship in Supply Chain Operations, alongside a hands-on development opportunity designed for individuals eager to learn and grow, the successful candidate will be supported in obtaining their Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations. As a Supply Chain Trainee, you will gain exposure to inventory management, procurement, logistics, warehousing, and distribution processes that help ensure the right products are available when and where they are needed. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will develop practical skills, build industry knowledge, and contribute to improving operational efficiency while completing structured training and development. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is organised, proactive, and interested in building a long-term career in supply chain and operations.

About the role

• Partner with SVPCHG and Registered Training Authority to complete a Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations

• Maintain inventory, purchasing and supply operations to support efficient hospital services.

• Ensure timely delivery of goods and materials to departments to optimise patient care.

• Monitor stock levels and maintain accurate inventory records to meet service demands.

• Support purchasing, storage and distribution processes in line with hospital policies.

• Contribute to safe practice, quality, cleanliness and compliance standards.

About you

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Capable of learning to complete inventory-related documentation and applications

• Sound literacy and numeracy skills to support stock control and purchasing activities.

• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing tasks to meet operational requirements.

• Commitment to the mission and values of Mary Aitkenhead Ministries and compliance with organisational policies.

What we can offer you 

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income 

• For-Purpose Impact: Join a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care 

• Specialised Care: Bring vital specialties like cardiology, ENT, & gastroenterology directly to the community 

• Surgical Impact: Support overnight & day procedures in modern theatres, including advanced orthopaedics 

• Community-First Nursing: Deliver high-acuity patient care within modern, single-occupancy private rooms 

• Nurturing Talent: Advance your skills with the state-of-the-art Baiada Murrumbidgee simulation training labs 

• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios 

• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 31 August 2026. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. 

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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