Storeperson - Defence

Join Ventia in a role which keeps the Australian Defence Force’s wheels turning!  

A great opportunity for a Storeperson to join our fully geared Defence Maintenance Contract team based at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, QLD. 

As a Storeperson, you will be responsible for conducting stores tasks, including account management and stocktakes. Reporting to the Site Leader, you will assist with the effective and efficient delivery and control of stores and equipment, with a focus on increasing productivity for the Sites maintenance function.   

Benefits 

• $32.72 an hour plus Super  

• Work 38 hours per week Monday to Friday and finish at 2 pm on Fridays  

• Training & Upskilling provided  

• Work on unique Defence vehicle and assets  

• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading 

• All tools, PPE and Uniforms provided 

• On-site Parking 

 
About the role   

• Unload goods and check them against order forms 

• Catalogue or label items with storage details  

• Place goods in bins and on racks, or stack bulky items on floors 

• Complete orders by selecting goods from shelves and checking them off appropriate lists 

• Package and send out completed orders to customers 

• Move heavy packages using forklift machinery  

• Obtain details of the location and quantity of items in stock, using visual display units or computers  

• Enter details of received delivery slips, requisitions and invoices into computers 

   
About you   

• Demonstrated experience stores accounting or commercial equivalent 

• Exceptional customer service experience 

• Forklift license required  

• Driver’s License essential 

• Good communication, problem solving, writing and analysis skills 

• Well-developed computer skills in Microsoft and SAP systems are desirable  

• Relevant professional qualifications are desirable 

• You must be an Australian Citizen and able to maintain a Defence Security Clearance 

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.  
Ventia has a proud history of partnering with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), spanning three decades. We operate in every Australian State and Territory with a 3,000-strong workforce consisting of passionate civilians and Defence Veterans.   
     
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, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.     
    
How to Apply 
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Position Reference Number: 165003