Warehouse Operator

Coming together for the future of energy

• Powering your life | Market-leading salaries | Yearly EBA increases
• More time for you | Healthy work-life balance | 9-day fortnight roster
• 6-month fixed-term opportunity | Townsville | $92k to $108k plus 14.75% super

Your future is Energy Queensland:

Energy Queensland, and our operational brands: Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Retail and Yurika, are at the frontline of progress. As Australia's largest government-owned electricity organisation, we serve people and communities across the state and beyond. Here, you'll help us deliver reliable energy solutions for our two million customers.

Join us as our next Warehouse Operator and amplify your impact. Our Supply team currently has a 6-month fixed-term opportunity available at our Townsville Warehouse.

Your opportunity:

As a Warehouse Operator, your role directly supports the work of our crews out in the field. You supply the materials and equipment needed at our various North Queensland depots, making sure our field teams have exactly what they need, when they need it, to get the job done.

You process inbound and outbound orders and handle materials from receipt through to dispatch, including picking, packing, and labelling. Reporting directly to the Warehouse Manager and working with a fun, supportive team, you use a variety of tools, plant, and equipment – such as forklifts, powered mobile plant, pallet wrappers, and cable winding machines – to carry out your work safely and efficiently.

Your role is varied and active, with no two days the same. Some of your other duties include:

• Conducting monthly safety audits and reporting hazards.
• Performing cleaning duties to keep the warehouse functional, organised, and presentable.
• Completing data entry tasks relating to stock control and supply levels.
• Coordinating with field crews, suppliers, and external customers to manage logistics.
• Recycling and disposing of redundant and hazardous materials, such as transformer oil.

Your remuneration is from $92k to $108k per annum + 14.75% super for a 9-day fortnight.

For more information about this role, click on the Position Description link located at the bottom of the page.

What's on offer?

At Energy Queensland, we believe in supporting every aspect of your career and personal life. Here's what you can expect:

• Bonus memberships: Access to Corporate Health memberships, Fitness Passport and professional memberships.
• Feel safe and supported: A safety-first culture and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Leave for real life: Access to additional health and wellbeing, culture and diversity leave options.

Explore our benefits webpage to see how Energy Queensland supports and empowers your journey.

What you'll bring:

You're someone who knows your way around a warehouse and takes pride in being reliable, hands-on, and part of a solid team. Additionally, you tick the following boxes:

• Demonstrated recent experience in a warehouse operator role or similar.
• A current 'C' class driver's licence (manual preferred).
• Understanding of material handling, storage, inventory, and warehousing methods.
• Knowledge of heavy vehicle combinations including operating requirements, load restraint, and loading/unloading exclusion zones.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Basic computer skills and previous experience with data entry and processing documentation.
• Understanding of safety procedures including:
  • Workplace health and safety policies;
  • Electrical safety regulations;
  • Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL);
  • Chain of Responsibility Law (CoR);
  • Load Restraint Guidelines; and
  • Supply works practices.

What matters most? For us, it's our values: We're Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver. If you're going to be a part of our team, these should matter to you, too.

Important: Please note as part of the recruitment process, you'll be required to undergo a pre-employment medical.

Why Energy Queensland?

At Energy Queensland, your career is in your hands, backed by over a century of experience powering Queensland. Whether you're advancing through the ranks or mastering your craft, you'll find meaningful work that makes an impact. From supporting communities today to leading Queensland's renewable energy future, you'll be part of a team at the forefront of driving change. Ready to energise Queensland with us? Your future starts here.

The future of energy is here. It just needs you.

If you're ready to be part of shaping Queensland's energy future, submit your application and include a current resume outlining your career to date.

Applications close: 5.00pm, Wednesday, 16 July 2025. Please note we will be assessing applications in real time and may close the vacancy sooner without prior notice.

We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply. Clickhere to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland.

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