Inventory Controller

Serco; Hobart; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Flexible benefits

Maritime environment

Long-term government-backed contracts

Job summary

Serco is seeking an Inventory Controller to support the ASRV Icebreaker program from our Hobart base. This shore-based role focuses on accurate stock control, warehouse operations, and timely coordination with procurement and vessel teams to maintain operational readiness.

You will manage stock receipts, storage, dispatch, and stocktakes while ensuring compliance with safety and documentation standards in a unique maritime environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse management and inventory control.
• Proficient with ERP/warehouse systems.
• Strong organizational skills and numerical accuracy.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and Forklift Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse activities including receipting, storage and dispatch.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock control processes.
• Conduct stocktakes, audits and inventory reconciliations.
• Coordinate freight movements and logistics support for vessel operations.
• Support procurement activities including purchase requisitions and order tracking.
• Ensure compliance with safety, audit and documentation requirements.

Skills

Warehouse management

Inventory control

Supply chain operations

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

Job description

Serco is a place where you can grow

Your impact makes a meaningful difference, and we're committed to supporting your professional and personal goals.

You'll also have access to flexible benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth, including:

• Career development and learning opportunities.


• Supportive and inclusive team culture.


• Employee wellbeing and assistance programs.


• Flexible benefits to support your lifestyle.


• Opportunity to work in a unique maritime environment.


• Access to long-term, government-backed projects.

Make an impact at Serco

As an Inventory Controller, you will play a vital role in supporting the ASRV Icebreaker program from our Hobart base. Working closely with procurement teams, vessel personnel and key stakeholders; you will ensure critical inventory, warehouse and logistics operations run smoothly and efficiently. Your work will help maintain operational readiness through accurate stock control, timely coordination and strong compliance practices. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a dynamic and specialised environment. This role is shore based, located in Hobart, Tasmania.

As an Inventory Controller in the ASRV Icebreaker team, you'll make a positive impact by:

• Managing day-to-day warehouse activities including receipting, storage and dispatch.


• Maintaining accurate inventory records and stock control processes.


• Conducting stocktakes, audits and inventory reconciliations.


• Coordinating freight movements and logistics support for vessel operations.


• Supporting procurement activities including purchase requisitions and order tracking.


• Ensuring compliance with safety, audit and documentation requirements.

Serco is a place for you

You Could Be a Great Fit If You Have

• Demonstrated experience in warehouse management, inventory control or supply chain operations.


• Strong skills using inventory management systems (ERP or warehouse systems) and Microsoft Office applications.


• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.


• Ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced operational environment.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive stakeholder relationships.


• Current Australian Driver's Licence and Forklift Licence.


• Previous exposure to Marine or Defence-related logistics environments is highly desirable.

In joining us, you'll be part of a highly supportive culture with trusted leaders that will help you achieve your goals. Here, you will appreciate a flexible approach to work-life that comes with working at a company with long-term government-backed contracts.

Are you ready to do important work that really matters?

At Serco, we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create impactful solutions that address some of the world's most urgent and complex challenges.

We focus on serving governments all over the globe. The work we do has touched the lives of millions in Australia and New Zealand and offers unique opportunities to leverage your skills across our core capabilities in Health, Defence, Maritime, Justice, and Community Services.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, veterans and people with disability.

By joining Serco you'll have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.