Warehouse Officer

Management & Training Corporation is a global leader in the corrections, detention, training, and education sectors operating 23 Job Corps centres, 21 correctional facilities, 5 detention centres, 11 prison and detention medical departments and 2 workforce development sites worldwide.

Our Vision is to be a leader in social impact by transforming lives and strengthening communities. We are proud of the incredible work our +8,000 employees do providing support, giving hope, and providing opportunities for a better life.

We promote a culture of Safety, Respect and Dignity. MTC instils the BIONIC (Believe It Or Not I Care) philosophy in all our centres. BIONIC means promoting a caring culture for change based upon safety, respect, and dignity.

BIONIC drives every interaction between employees and those detained at MTC facilities. This allows our inmates/transferees to feel heard, appreciated and treated with the utmost respect and in a culturally appropriate way. Our aim is to improve relationships and reduce stressors for inmates/transferees, so they feel cared for.

We are seeking a capable and motivated Logistics Officer to support the team at Parklea Correctional Centre.

Our Logistic team Member has day-to-day responsibilities for warehouse / logístical operations, meal deliveries, stock control, stock rotation and management.

**Some of the Logistics Officer responsibilities are to**:

- Physically and electronically receive and unload supplies delivered to the warehouse
- Open boxes, creates and other containers to ensure good received are in line with the purchase order
- Assist in maintaining quality of stock received by assessing it at the time of delivery - 3-way checking
- Delivery of meals and stock inside the centre and to inmate
- Physically check outgoing orders
- Sort and place stock on racks, shelves or in bins according to
- Requirements within the warehouse and your designated area
- Move stock and meals across the Centre using forklifts, various
- Material handling equipment and trailers
- Carry out quality control activities to ensure work is being performed
- Efficiently and in accordance with instructions and procedures
- Always maintain safety and security within the warehouse

**Skills & Experience**:
Ideally, we are seeking individuals who are:

- Previous warehouse experience (desirable)
- Forklift license (desirable)
- Strong time management skills
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Passionate about working within a team environment
- Able to prioritise tasks to ensure completion of outcomes

**Mandatory qualifications and requirements**:

- Must obtain appropriate security clearances from New South Wales Police and Correctional Services New South Wales
- Must meet the physical requirements of the role and pass a functional fitness and health assessment; due to the demands of the role, applicants who consume alcohol excessively, abuse prescription drugs or consume illicit substances are unsuitable
- Must obtain and maintain a First Aid accreditation in the form of a current Statement of Attainment for HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
- Safe food handling certification, or ability to obtain and maintain.

**Personal attributes**:

- Display sound judgment in responding to risks, threats, escalation, and managing sensitive situations and information appropriately as required
- Communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner that is pro-social, appropriate for the audience, clear, thorough and effective
- Demonstrate empathy, cultural understanding and the abilities to build rapport, influence, negotiate and navigate interpersonal differences with inmates, peers and others while maintaining professional boundary
- Show adaptability, perseverance and courage in achieving required objectives under pressure and in the face of challenges
- Take ownership, pro-actively achieve objectives and continuously improve
- Ability to work in a complex environment with competing demands
- Ability to operate in accordance with NSW Government laws and regulations
- Ability to gain and retain all the police/security clearances required within our industry
- Ability to pass any required health and medical assessments
- Ability to visit and work within a correctional or regional processing centre
- Proven rights to work in Australia
- Willingness to undergo alcohol and drug testing as required of the business from time to time

Required to obtain and maintain relevant clearances to work within a Correctional Centre.

Applications should be addressed to the Hiring Manager, Parklea Correctional Centre, 66 Sentry Drive, Parklea NSW 2768.