Purchasing & Stores Officer

We are looking for a suitably qualified Purchasing and Stores Officer to join the team.  You will be responsible for ensuring internal customers are provided with items and materials to undertake daily activities through purchasing and inventory management. To be responsible for undertaking all store operational aspects at the Works Centre Store

The successful applicant will have:

• Qualifications in Purchasing and Warehousing or another equivalent qualification, or a minimum 4 years’ experience in stores/purchasing procedures with a sound knowledge of stores and inventory management.
• Good interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team to provide excellent customer service.
• Sound verbal, numeracy and, literacy skills with demonstrated ability to successfully negotiate.

Qualifications required: 

• White card
• Forklift High Risk License
• Chemical Handling Certificate
• Current Drivers licence
• Manual handling techniques

Position Hours: Full-Time Fixed Term, 75 hours fortnight. 

Salary range: $68,180.02 to $76,299.23 plus superannuation

For further information on this position, contact Tony Saler, Acting Fleet, Workshop & Stores Coordinator on (03) 6216 6800.

GCC Employee benefits:

• 15% superannuation (OTE)
• 9 day fortnight (RDO) with full time positions
• Glenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2021
• Free parking
• Corporate Banking Benefits
• Corporate discounts on gym membership
• Corporate offers on Private Health Insurance
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Paid Parental Leave
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Annual wage increases
• Mind Body Spirit Committee (Values, Health & Wellbeing, Social functions)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people while enabling their participation as valued members of our community. We have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our people are obligated to prioritise the safety of the children they interact with in the performance of their role and to report conduct of concern. To access the full Safeguarding Policy, please click the link: https://www.gcc.tas.gov.au/safeguarding-children-and-young-people-policy-v3-30072024/

How to apply:  Applications for this position must be lodged on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page. 

To be considered for this role, all applicants must:

• Address the key selection criteria in the Position Description
• Provide a current Resume
• A national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment.

Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 6 April 2025

Position Description