Inventory Management & Support Officer

Water Corporation; City Of Vincent; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home up to 2 days per week

9-day fortnight with flexible hours

Two well-being days per year

12% employer superannuation with 2% co

Leave purchase up to 12 weeks / 4-year

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Accessibility and inclusion support

Job summary

Water Corporation seeks an Officer – Inventory Management & Support to maintain and optimise OT spare parts inventory, ensuring critical materials are available for maintenance. You will collaborate with maintenance teams, suppliers and stakeholders on purchasing, reporting and continuous improvement.

The role supports forecasting, stock levels, and accurate inventory records while driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with corporate requirements.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Business Management or substantial inventory management experience.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement and inventory control management.
• Strong Excel and Office skills with inventory reporting experience.
• Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) spare parts or industrial inventories.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing requirements for OT maintenance teams.
• Raise and manage purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Serve as primary contact for goods receival and accounts payable issues.
• Forecast inventory requirements with OT Maintenance teams.
• Maintain stock levels of critical spare parts and components.
• Keep accurate inventory records including movements and drawdowns.
• Conduct regular stocktakes and inventory audits for accuracy.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual inventory performance reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory management processes and controls.

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

Data analysis

Excel

Accounts payable

Stocktakes

Stakeholder engagement

OT systems familiarity

Education

Certificate in Business Management

Tools

SAP Plant

MMR

Job description

About the role:

As an Officer – Inventory Management & Support, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimising the Operational Technology (OT) spare parts and component inventory to ensure the availability of critical materials required for maintenance activities. You will work closely with maintenance teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders to support purchasing, inventory management, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home up to 2 days per week, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours.


• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good


• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service


• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%.


• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave


• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.

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What the role will offer:

• Coordinate purchasing requirements for Operational Technology maintenance teams.


• Raise and manage purchase orders to ensure inventory is ordered and delivered on time.


• Act as the primary contact for goods receival, accounts payable and inventory-related issue resolution.


• Work closely with OT Maintenance teams to ensure inventory requirements are accurately forecast and fulfilled.


• Maintain appropriate stock levels of critical spare parts and components to minimise supply risks.


• Develop and maintain accurate inventory records, including stock movements and drawdown activities.


• Conduct regular stocktakes and inventory audits to ensure inventory accuracy.


• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual inventory performance reports.


• Identify opportunities to improve inventory management processes and controls.


• Ensure all inventory documentation and records are complete, accurate and compliant with corporate requirements.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to procurement, inventory management and maintenance support functions.

Key skills and experience:

• Certificate in Business Management or substantial experience in inventory management.


• Demonstrated experience in purchasing, procurement and inventory control management.


• Strong experience in warehousing systems with SAP Plant and MMR experience desirable.


• Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.


• Experience maintaining inventory databases and producing inventory analysis and reporting.


• Demonstrated ability to analyse inventory data, identify trends and recommend improvement opportunities.


• Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.


• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and prioritise competing demands.


• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience working collaboratively within a team environment.


• Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) industrial systems or technical spare parts inventory management.


• Current valid Western Australian Driver's Licence.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Thursday 12th November 2026

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer [e-mail] 08 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement,please visit our website