Logistics and Equipment Advisor

Company description:

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit

Job description:

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing Full-Time
• Based across the Hunter Central Coast region, with flexible working arrangements available.
• Clerk Grade 5/6 Salary ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 plus employers' contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Drive seamless school operations with your logistics expertise

Ready to put your logistics skills to work where it really matters? Be part of a team that supports schools across NSW with the equipment and resources they need. Bring your organisation, initiative, and attention to detail to a role that keeps our learning environments safe and ready for success.

About the role

Drive efficient logistics and equipment operations to support Cleaning Services across NSW public schools. As a Logistic and Equipment advisor, you'll manage inventory systems, oversee the distribution of cleaning equipment and consumables, and ensure compliance with WHS and SafeWork NSW requirements.

You'll be part of a collaborative and customer-focused team dedicated to delivering high-quality support to schools and service teams across the state.

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About you

You are an organised and proactive logistics professional who thrives in a fast-paced, service-driven environment. You bring a strong customer focus, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

You will have:

• Proven experience in logistics, supply chain, or warehouse management
• Strong ability to coordinate stock control, ordering, and distribution activities
• Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with WHS standards
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel to site locations.
• Current and valid Forklift licence with high reach experience.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date: 3rd of December at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Bridget Abrahams at or and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Gomathi Mohan at

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.