Head of Logistics

**Head of Logistics**

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Logistics to lead and manage all logistics operations within the Government Records Repository (GRR) Division. This pivotal role will oversee the efficient transportation, storage, and distribution of client records and internal material. You will ensure that all logístical processes align with MHNSW's strategic objectives and compliance requirements.

The Government Records Repository (GRR) is the Commercial Services division of MHNSW, offering records management services to government departments. These services are aligned to the requirements outlined in the State Records Act 1998. The GRR operates a world-class storage facility in the Western Sydney Records Centre (WSRC) in Kingswood, NSW providing for the special storage requirements of records, their retrieval and ultimately their disposal. The GRR was established in 1955 and began operating from the WSRC site in 1974.

**What the opportunity is**:

- Employment with Museums of History NSW.
- Clerk Grade 11/12 Remuneration package includes salary ($145,378 - $168,130), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Full-time employment on an ongoing basis (35 hours per week).
- The role may be required to work across Sydney as directed and is primarily based at the Western Sydney Records Centre, Kingswood.

**What we do**

MHNSW brings together the museums, historic houses and associated collections previously in the care of Sydney Living Museums with the vast collection of more than 13 million items held by the former NSW State Archives. This includes one of the world’s most complete and important collections documenting colonisation.

**What you’ll do with us**

The Head of Logistics is responsible for the delivery of Logistics services for the Government Records Repository (GRR) within the wider MHNSW group to facilitate the provision of warehousing, handling, transport, client site project services, retail support and archival collection logistics for internal and/or external clients.

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**What you need to do to apply**
- A one to two page cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences meet the essential requirements for this role,
- A current resume listing two referees, and

**What you need to tell us - Targeted questions**:

- The role is required to optimise service delivery and efficiency. Can you describe a time when balancing cost and quality of a service had an unexpected outcome? How did you address this outcome while maintaining effective communication with key stakeholders?
- This role oversees a team across a large site and interacts with other teams across that site and others. Can you describe when and how you have developed productive relationships inside and outside your team in a similar environment?

**Essential requirements of the role**:

- Detailed knowledge and experience with Records Management or Supply Chain/Logistics Management Projects and Services, including use of packages such as O’Neil Software’s RS-SQL.
- Experience in a managing multiple team members and projects/services in a high demand environment to agreed timeframes and within cost projections.
- Have a current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).
- Have a current NSW class C drivers licence.
- Ability to participate in after-hours call roster, including attending to call outs.
- Obtain and maintain appropriate security clearances.

**Also note**:

- To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
- A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

**Diversity and Flexible Working**

We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its many stories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplace that reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.

Our vision is to support and empower First Nations people, communities and culture, and across the sites that we care for, we are committed to shifting perspectives, truth telling and delivering honest reflections on history.

We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.

Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

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