Logistics Officer

**Company Description**
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Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why._**
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As a Logistics Officer, you’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

**Why?** Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The Technical, Coordination and Logistics (TCL) department offers a range of services within Griffith University's Science Group (GSC), including the procurement of scientific consumables through the TCL Science Stores located at the Nathan and Gold Coast campuses. Additionally, the TCL Science Stores provide delivery point services for the broader University community on these campuses. The TCL department manages access to Science allocated spaces, provides technical management for the group's building assets, and logistics support for the Science Group.

As a Logistics Officer, you’ll assist with the coordination and provision of all Stores operational services. Some of these services include operation of manned delivery point services, distribution of deliveries received, supply of scientific & technical goods to relevant clients, assist with the provision and continued supply of TCL Store stock to clients, and maintaining appropriate stock levels within the Store. The role will also assist arranging transportation of items between campuses and to external parties, and support the University in appropriate storage of chemicals, including chemical waste.

This role involves a high level of manual handling, requiring the ability to safely lift, move, and manage various materials and equipment on a regular basis.

The Logistics Officer interacts with clients from a broad range of academic disciplines, Corporate Services Finance staff and external suppliers of goods and services.

**About you**

You will also:

- Hold a current forklift licence. If you do not hold a current forklift license, the University will assist you in gaining this.
- Hold a current class C drivers’ licence (manual preferred).
- Have a strong customer focus with the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with stakeholders and team members.
- Have a proven ability to prioritise tasks, solve problems, and deliver outcomes under broad direction.
- Be a quick and proactive learner, adaptable to evolving operational needs in a research-intensive environment.
- Have experience in retail or warehousing, with knowledge of hazardous chemicals and scientific consumables, and a flexible approach to supporting multi-campus operations.

**What we can offer**:

- This is a continuing, full time position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations._
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- Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples._

**Salary Range**
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 3 range $64,938 - $71,784 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $75,978 - $83,987 per annum.
**Additional Information** Why join Griffith?**
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives - on campus Gym facilities

Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

**How to apply**
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About you section above and the position description)
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

**_ Applicants must have unrestricted