About the role:

The Logistics Officer at the Royal Adelaide Hospital is responsible for managing the receipt, storage, and distribution of mail, equipment, and supplies, ensuring timely and efficient service delivery while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards. 

We are seeking to fill multiple casual vacancies 

Key Responsibilities:

Manage daily freight operations to meet customer expectations while minimising costs.Coordinate and perform distribution tasks, including receiving, storing, picking, and dispatching loads.Maintain security and compliance, particularly concerning the Dangerous Drugs area, and adhere to relevant government regulations.Ensure proper use and maintenance of logistics equipment in line with manufacturer instructions and safety standards.Work closely with the logistics team to meet performance targets, share information, and ensure the smooth operation of logistics services.

About you:

Previous experience in a logistics or similar role is preferred, ideally within a healthcare environment.Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.Excellent organisational and time management skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.Strong proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with logistics or distribution management systems is advantageous.The role requires medium to heavy lifting, and candidates must be physically fit to perform the necessary duties.A conscientious approach to working safely, with active participation in Zero Harm initiatives and adherence to safety protocols.

About us:

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.

Our Facilities & Asset Services business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia’s critical social and economic infrastructure. Operating across the health, education, government, future energy, power generation, oil and gas and industrial sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.

Downer acts as the facility manager at The Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH). The RAH is the largest, busiest and most technologically advanced hospital in Australia with 800 single in-patient rooms, including 100 same-day beds and 80,000 same-day and overnight patient admissions per year.

Why work for us?

Working for the Downer Group, means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future.  You’ll also find a range of benefits available such as:

Opportunities for training and development to support your career. Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business. Highly competitive employee exclusive discounts and benefits scheme.An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

Please note: As a pre-requisite for this role, successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, as well as provide an up-to-date National Police Clearance and Immunisation history.

As an employer who acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures, we encourage applications from people from all ages and backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians, to apply. 

If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, apply now!