Storekeeper

An exciting opportunity exists for a Storekeeper to join Tweed Shire Council. We are looking for a positive, reliable team player, with good time management skills and the ability to work independently as well as within a team. 

Apply your technical experience and communication skills to respond to and evaluate materials requests and emergency repair requests using your knowledge to determine the most efficient method of supply and ensure minimal response time.

We are seeking:

• demonstrated competence in computer-based systems
• ability to work unsupervised and as part of a customer-oriented team
• current forklift ticket 
• experience in warehousing

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $57,321 per annum with competency-based increments up to $65,471 per annum, plus 11.5% super
• 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday 8 November 2024 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

Click here to view our Values

Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Immunisations:

This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program. 

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

1. Completion of Certificate IV Warehousing & Storage or willingness to complete within twelve months of commencement.

2. Demonstrated competence in computer-based systems.

3. Current Vehicle Licence – Car.

4. Current Forklift ticket.

5. Demonstrated capacity to work unsupervised and as part of a customer-oriented team.

Desirable:

6. Demonstrated procurement experience including the ability to evaluate quotations and direct recommendations.

7. Knowledge of relevant safe work procedures or practices.

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