Procurement & Asset Insights Officer

Job Title

Procurement & Asset Insights Officer

Job Description

Join WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research), one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes, where procurement and strategic asset management enable world-class science in cancer, immunity and infectious disease.

About the Position

Join a team that helps drive smarter decision-making across a world-class research environment. As the Procurement & Asset Insights Officer, you will transform procurement, supplier and asset management data into meaningful insights that support strategic planning, investment decisions and operational excellence.

Working across procurement, finance, facilities and operational teams, you'll develop dashboards, analyse spending and asset trends, identify risks and opportunities, and provide the reporting and intelligence that informs key business decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for a data-driven professional who enjoys turning complex information into actionable insights and contributing to continuous improvement across the organisation.

You’ll also play a key role in asset lifecycle planning, supporting replacement forecasting, capital investment modelling and analysis of asset condition, utilisation and risk across our research infrastructure.

Who are you

You’re passionate about analytics and business intelligence and enjoy using data to influence decisions. You’re confident building dashboards in tools such as Power BI, working with imperfect ERP and asset data, and turning numbers into clear, practical recommendations. Experience in asset lifecycle, capital planning or spend analysis will set you apart.

Selection Criteria

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Relevant qualifications in Analytics, Business, Finance, Economics, Data Science or a related discipline.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards and management insights.
• Experience using business intelligence, reporting and data visualisation tools.
• Advanced spreadsheet, data analysis and modelling skills.
• Experience working with ERP, procurement, finance or asset management systems.

 

Personal Qualities:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.

 

Refer to the position description below for full key selection criteria.

 

​​​​​​​Terms of Appointment

This position is ongoing in a full-time capacity.  Salary is Professional Services Employee Level 4 ($78,121 - $82,911). Salary packaging options are available for general living expenses, meal entertainment, novated leasing and more. 12% superannuation payable, plus up to a further 5% after the first 6 months of service via our matching superannuation scheme.  

General enquiries can be directed to recruitment@wehi.edu.au.

A position description is available here.

How to Apply

Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.

Application Closing Date:  The closing date for applications is 29 November 2026, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, and WEHI reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing this opportunity.