The Chief Financial Officer Division is led by the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) who reports to the Chief Executive officer of Canberra Health Services. The CFO Division is responsible for the development and maintenance of budgets, financial management, and for providing strong operational finance and performance reporting analysis across the health service. The six sub-units within the CFO Division include the Financial Operations and Support Unit, Revenue and Financial Services, Patients Accounts, Health Information Unit and Procurement & Supply.

The positions report to the Assistant Director of Supply Operations, in the Procurement and Supply unit of Canberra Health Services.

The position is primarily located at the Canberra Hospital, North Canberra Hospital and the CHS Distribution Centre and may be required to work periodically at either site.

Under regular supervision perform a range of warehousing and distribution tasks including but not limited to:

Operational efficiency, quality assurance and compliance:

1. Receipt, stowage, issue, and distribution of goods, including sterile goods.
2. Entering basic issue and receipt of stores into the computerised purchasing and inventory control system.
3. Distribution/delivery of goods to customers/users.
4. Process and maintain Supply documentation.
5. Collect and deliver goods as required.
6. Assist in restocking.
7. Clean storage areas and shelves.

Unit improvements and education:

1. Carry out house-keeping requirements to a high level of competency including processing and maintaining supply documentation and entering basic issue and receipt of stores.
2. Interpret and apply the principles of safe manual handling techniques including safe handling of chemicals, lifting, pulling, and pushing of loads.
3. Participate in education and training including on the job competencies and performance management plan
4. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

• Understanding of inventory management principles including FIFO and stock rotation including infection control practices.
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy and ability to become familiar with inventory software.
• Understanding of supply chain documentation, including delivery dockets and labels.
• Teamwork and initiative to identify low stock and replenish efficiently ensuring stock rotation.
• Commitment to hygiene and safety standards and participation in routine cleaning practices.
• Consistency and reliability in maintaining clean, organised, and functional work spaces including but not limited to trolleys, transport cages and benches.
• Understanding of manual handling techniques to prevent injury and knowledge of chemical safety protocols including PPE and SDS.
• Willing to learn and engage in professional development and being receptive to feedback.
• Embodies and promotes CHS values, Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

Essential

• Unrestricted Class C drivers’ licence.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

Essential

• Relevant work experience.

Desirable

• Basic Microsoft Office Word and Excel skills.

• Pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

All employees are required to:

• adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct
• act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Proven knowledge of warehousing and distribution practices and procedures within a health environment.
2. Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the management of receipt, stowage, issue, and distribution of goods including sterile goods.
3. Demonstrated ability to utilise computer software systems including Microsoft Office Suite.
4. Proven ability to communicate effectively, coordinate team members, and communicate effectively with CHS staff and customers.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.

Administrative	Frequency
Telephone use	Frequently
General computer use	Frequently
Extensive keying/data entry	Frequently
Graphical/analytical based	Frequently
Sitting at a desk	Frequently
Standing for long periods	Frequently

Psychosocial demands	Frequency
Distressed People e.g. Emergency or grief situations	Occasionally
Aggressive & Uncooperative People e.g. drug / alcohol, dementia, mental illness	Never
Unpredictable People e.g. Dementia, mental illness, head injuries	Never
Restraining e.g. involvement in physical containment of clients/consumers	Never
Exposure to Distressing Situations e.g. Child abuse, viewing dead / mutilated bodies; verbal abuse; domestic violence; suicide	Never

Physical demands	Frequency
Distance walking (large buildings or inter-building transit)	Occasionally
Working outdoors	Occasionally

Manual handling	Frequency
Lifting 0 - 9kg	Frequently
Lifting 10 - 15kg	Frequently
Lifting 16kg+	Occasionally
Climbing	Occasionally
Running	Never
Reaching	Frequently
Kneeling	Frequently
Foot and leg movement	Frequently
Hand, arm and grasping movements	Occasionally
Bending/squatting	Occasionally
Bend/Lean Forward from Waist/Trunk twisting	Frequently
Push/pull	Frequently
Sequential repetitive movements in a short amount of time	Occasionally

Travel	Frequency
Frequent travel – multiple work sites	Occasionally
Frequent travel – driving	Occasionally

Specific hazards	Frequency
Working at heights	Occasionally
Exposure to extreme temperatures	Occasionally
Operation of heavy machinery e.g. forklift	Never
Confined spaces	Never
Excessive noise	Occasionally
Low lighting	Occasionally
Handling of dangerous goods/equipment e.g. gases; liquids; biological.	Frequently
Slippery or uneven surfaces	Occasionally