Senior Store person

A great opportunity for a Senior Store person to join our high-performing team supporting the JLUS contract at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia 5111.

As a Senior Store person, you’ll play a key role in managing inventory, tools, and equipment to ensure fleet assets are maintained, compliant, and ready for deployment. You’ll work closely with technicians and Commonwealth staff to support maintenance operations and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Permanent full-time role.
• Work life balance: Monday to Thursday 06:45am –3:30pm, Friday 07:00am – 12:00noon.
• All specialist warehouse equipment, PPE, and uniforms provided.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities for motivated, proactive, and hard-working individuals.
• Access to a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health insurance and our employee assistance program.
• VenPerks: amazing discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia, including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com, and Expedia.

About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for:

• Goods Handling: Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming materials, tools and equipment in line with purchase orders.
• Inventory & Documentation: Maintain accurate stock records, log movements, and report on stock variances, surplus or shortages.
• Compliance & Audits: Conduct and manage contractual Commonwealth stocktaking programmes, reconcile discrepancies and escalate issues such as theft or loss.
• Tool & Equipment Management: Track, inspect, and maintain tools and equipment, coordinating repairs and ensuring readiness.
• Safety & Risk Oversight: Ensure safe handling of hazardous goods, maintain safety records, and support emergency preparedness.
• Collaboration & Improvement: Work with technicians and Commonwealth staff to source parts and contribute to process improvements and training updates.

About You

• Previous experience managing warehousing, stores, inventory management systems and small teams of employees across multiple sites.
• Valid forklift and driver’s licences. (MR/HR and High-Risk Work licences desirable).
• Proficient in SAP inventory systems, with strong record-keeping skills (essential).
• Solid understanding of safety regulations and handling of hazardous materials.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to ongoing training, professional development and continuous improvement.

Must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance. As a result of this requirement the applicant must be an Australian Citizen.

About Ventia

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate. 

Diversity    

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.    

How to apply    

If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.    

Position Reference Number: 164014