Explosive Ordnance

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**OUR BENEFITS**
- Waged Role $70,299 + Super + Monthly RDOs + KPI Bonus
- Fitness Passport Discount - Access to a network of Gyms across AUS as cheap as $15 P/W
- Overtime + meal allowances
- Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
- Modernised Paid Parental Leave
- Veterans Leave
- Novated Lease options
- Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
- Sonder - Wellbeing & Support Partner

**OUR TEAM**

Our Explosive Ordnance Services team enables the Australian Defence Force through storage, distribution, maintenance and disposal of these systems, all across Australia. As a turnkey solution, we offer the opportunity to gain a holistic understanding of our business operations, creating huge opportunities for professional growth. Many of our team started in this role and are now in leadership.

In this role, you'll be responsible for a range of activities including explosive ordnance storage, distribution and maintenance at one of our Tier 1 or Tier 2 depots within our five nationally distributed regions.

**YOUR ROLE**
- Perform storage, distribution, and maintenance tasks for explosive ordnance and general stores
- Operate systems for stock control, issuing and receipting, inventory management, and documentation
- Coordinate packaging and shipment of stores (domestic and international) including dangerous and sensitive goods
- Participate in vehicle storage and maintenance, including driving various military and heavy vehicles
- Carry out item inspections, maintenance preparations, and certification processes
- Contribute to regular project-based warehouse activities such as stocktakes and reorganisations
- Assist with operating mechanical handling equipment, forklifts, cranes, and winches
- Ensure strict compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental procedures

**YOUR EXPERIENCE**
- Certificate II in Warehousing Operations or similar (Option to study while employed)
- Exposure to dangerous goods handling or explosive storage operations
- Previous employment in Defence or Defence industry would be advantageous
- Licence to operate heavy rigid (HR) vehicles and forklifts (or willingness to obtain)

**WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY**

Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role. The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

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