Officer Stores Support

**Competitive annual salary commencing a**t $74,172, Pro Rata, p**lus up to 13% superannuation**:

- **Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.**

**About the Region**

**Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.**

**For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.**

**Officer Stores Support (Fixed Term)**

**Remuneration**:_A_**nnual salary commencin**g at $74,172**, Pro Rata, **plus up to 13% superannuation**

**Closing Date**: Sunday 27th October 2024 **at 11.00pm AEST**

**Role Overview**

Gympie Regional Council is seeking an experienced Officer Stores Support for a fixed term position through to December 20, 2024. The Officer Stores Support is responsible for providing a support role in daily warehouse operations and customer service function to council through the efficient and effective operation of stores and depots functions, in accordance with council's policies and procedures. This is a Fixed Term position up to 20th December 2024.

**What we are looking for**:

- Ensure general handling, receiving and issue of Inventory is accurately performed and recorded.
- Assist with cyclic stock counts to ensure inventory levels are maintained to meet customer needs.
- Ensure Storage, Handling and Issue of Chemicals are to stringent Health and Safety Requirements.
- Provide excellent service to internal customers and suppliers by responding promptly to enquiries in a helpful and courteous manner.
- Ensure workspace is free of debris and remove safety hazards from aisles.
- Maintain a positive organisational image which promotes good customer relations and maximises the provision of a high level of service to enhance the customer experience.
- Maintain the Stores office, Warehouse and Depots as safe working spaces, free from hazards that risk work health & safety outcomes.
- Monitoring and overseeing of safety systems, signage compliance, manual handling, security, maintenance and OH&S actions on a regular basis with Senior Officer Stores, Council OH&S representatives as and when required.

**Essential Knowledge & Skills**:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to negotiate and collaborate with internal and external customers.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to coordinate and control activities relating to business or administrative support operations.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement and initiative where procedures and practices are not clearly defined.
- Sound numeracy, written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to provide accurate timely advice in a helpful and supporting manner.
- Sound knowledge of section policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability with computerised financial accounting systems, including a sound knowledge of inventory control.

**Essential Requirements**:

- Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained.
- Forklift licence

**Desirable Requirements**:

- Accreditation to at least Certificate II in Warehouse Operations (or equivalent), or relevant experience in warehousing and preparedness to complete such certification.
- Experience in a Purchasing and Stores environment in a multi-disciplined organisation

**Who to Contact**

**What we offer?**
- Nine-day fortnight
- Access to employee health and well-being programs
- Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.
- Long service leave after seven years
- Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
- Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements.
- Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

**Our Values**
- Accountability
- Communication
- Customer Service Focused
- Integrity
- Teamwork and Collaboration

You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

**Our Process**

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, re