Inventory Parts Interpreter | Full-time Permanent

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport Canberra is seeking an Inventory Parts Interpreter to ensure timely procurement, receipting, storage and distribution of bus parts. You will use TIMS to track stock, establish supplier arrangements and provide frontline support to staff, while collaborating across depots and with external partners.

The role requires flexibility for rostered shifts, a C-class licence, and a willingness to obtain a forklift licence. Prior warehousing and automotive parts experience is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment criminal history check required.
• Pre-employment medical for the role is required.
• Driver's licence (C-class) is mandatory.
• Forklift licence (or ability to obtain) encouraged.
• Certificate III in Warehousing Operations is desirable.
• Experience in automotive parts, warehousing, or heavy vehicle maintenance is highly regarded.
• Experience with computerised inventory records systems (IMS) is desirable.
• Ability to work rostered shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Rotation between depots may be required.
• Visa holders with Australian working rights may apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage the receipting, acquisition and distribution of inventory in accordance with ACT Procurement Act 2001 and Transport Canberra policies.
• Utilise TIMS to maintain accurate inventory records and monitor stock levels.
• Establish and maintain supplier arrangements to ensure ongoing availability of parts and services.
• Provide professional front-counter support and advice to operational and maintenance staff.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance inventory management and service delivery.

Skills

Inventory management

Stores operations

Parts interpretation

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Safety and customer service

Education

Certificate III in Warehousing Operations

Tools

IMS

Job description

Inventory Parts Interpreter
Full-time Permanent

Details: An exciting opportunity exists within Transport Canberra for Inventory Parts Interpreters.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you will ensure the timely procurement, receipting, storage and distribution of critical bus parts and inventory, helping to minimise downtime and keep our fleet operating efficiently.

In this role, you will:

• Manage the receipting, acquisition and distribution of inventory in accordance with the ACT Procurement Act 2001 and Transport Canberra policies and procedures.
• Utilise the Transport Integrated Management System (TIMS) to maintain accurate inventory records and monitor stock levels.
• Establish and maintain supplier arrangements to ensure the ongoing availability of parts and services.
• Provide professional front-counter support and advice to operational and maintenance staff.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance inventory management and service delivery.

We are seeking motivated and customer-focused individuals who thrive in a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a busy operational environment.
• Sound problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to service delivery.
• A strong commitment to teamwork, safety and customer service excellence.
• Experience in inventory management, stores operations, parts interpretation or a related field will be highly regarded.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• A pre-employment criminal history check will be conducted.
• This position does require a pre-employment medical.
• Driver’s licence (C-class) is mandatory.
• Hold a forklift licence (or the ability to obtain).
• A Certificate III in Warehousing Operations or the ability to obtain is desirable.
• Industry experience in the automotive parts and accessories, warehousing or heavy vehicle maintenance fields will be highly regarded.
• Experience in computerised inventory record keeping systems (IMS) is desirable.
• The ability to work rostered shifts, from early morning to late at night including weekend rostered overtime.
• Rotation between operational depots may be required.
• Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
• Individuals on visas with Australian working rights are eligible to apply for temporary non-ongoing roles.

Notes: A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and may be used to fill identical vacancies that arise within the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on the assessment of the application and referee reports only.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .