Aviation Stores & Procurement Trainee – Growth Path

Nautilus Aviation; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nautilus Aviation in Cairns, Far North Queensland, is seeking a motivated Junior Store Person/Procurement Officer to support day-to-day stores and procurement activities. You'll work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and freight partners to keep aviation operations moving safely and efficiently.

This hands-on role offers training opportunities, including a Certificate IV or Diploma in Logistics over an 18–24 month pathway, within a supportive team environment at a trusted Australian

Qualifications

• Driver's Licence (essential).
• Forklift Licence (preferred but not essential).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Physical fitness for manual handling tasks.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, inspecting, and storing goods
• Picking, packing, and dispatching customer orders
• Assisting in purchasing, raising POs, processing invoices, and budget tracking
• Maintaining accurate stock control and inventory records
• Operating forklifts (if licensed) for movement and storage of goods
• Supporting engineering with parts and materials
• Handling local and international freight bookings and deliveries
• Performing stock takes and general housekeeping
• Ensuring safety, compliance, and secure stores operations

Skills

Driver's Licence

Forklift Licence

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Manual handling

MS Office

Autonomy

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Job description

Nautilus Aviation in Cairns, Far North Queensland, is seeking a motivated Junior Store Person/Procurement Officer to support day-to-day stores and procurement activities. You'll work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and freight partners to keep aviation operations moving safely and efficiently.

This hands-on role offers training opportunities, including a Certificate IV or Diploma in Logistics over an 18–24 month pathway, within a supportive team environment at a trusted Australian