Warehouse Trainee
2 days ago
Job no: 495335
Work type: Temporary Full Time
Location: Penrith
Categories: Procurement
Salary: Commencing from $827.40 per week, plus 12% Superannuation.
Are you interested in kick-starting a career in warehousing and logistics?
Penrith City Council is looking to employ committed, enthusiastic, and reliable individuals to undertake a 12-month traineeship in Warehouse Operations. Your positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong work ethic will help you succeed in securing one of these exciting opportunities.
As a Warehouse Trainee, you will complete a Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations, while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a supportive and safety-focused environment. The traineeship will commence in early 2026.
Warehouse Trainees will assist in a variety of tasks to ensure the efficient and safe operation of Council's warehouse and inventory systems. Duties may include:
- Receiving and dispatching goods
- Stock control and inventory management
- Manual handling and use of warehouse equipment
- Maintaining a clean and organised work environment
- Supporting internal departments with supply needs
- Ability to commit to the completion of required study (including attending TAFE and submission of coursework) and work at the same time
- Willingness to take on tasks as directed by supervisors
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated reliability and punctuality
- Good communication and basic numeracy skills
- Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office and inventory systems)
- Not hold a Certificate II or higher in the field of Warehousing, Logistics, or Supply Chain Operations
You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Adrian King,Stores Lead on
Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information, please see our website.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Position description
Advertised: 17 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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