Supply and Purchasing Manager

About your employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is a leading tertiary and referral service providing high-quality healthcare to North Queensland communities. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can expand your expertise, build leadership capability, and access ongoing education and professional development opportunities.

With modern healthcare facilities, strong university partnerships, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed North Queensland lifestyle, Townsville HHS is a great place to build a rewarding career.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $109,262 to $118,881 p.a. (AO6)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus a range of salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Flexible working arrangements may be available

About your opportunity

As the Supply and Purchasing Manager, you will lead the delivery of critical supply chain services that support healthcare across Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS). Overseeing purchasing, inventory management, logistics, and supply operations, you will ensure clinicians and staff have reliable access to the goods and equipment needed to deliver exceptional patient care.

This is a key leadership role with responsibility for driving operational excellence, strengthening governance and compliance, and enhancing financial stewardship across the supply chain function. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will identify opportunities to improve processes, optimise inventory management, and modernise supply chain practices to deliver efficient, responsive, and customer-focused services.

If you are a strategic and collaborative leader with a passion for continuous improvement and delivering high-quality outcomes, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare services across the region.

While not mandatory, relevant tertiary qualifications in business, supply chain management, logistics, procurement, commerce, or a related discipline are highly desirable. Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Take the next step in your career with us!

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Rupert Newell on (07) 4433 4898.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV689804

Applications close: Tuesday, 25 August 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.